Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing (www.brooks.com).
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Senior Financial Analyst, Performance and StandardizationJob DescriptionWe are hiring a Sr. Financial Analyst, Performance & Standardization to elevate business performance reviews and build disciplined, scalable processes that improve decision quality across the organization.
Role Summary:
This role is responsible for leading the Monthly Business Review process, diagnosing performance, and enforcing scalable standards that enable faster, higher-quality decisions.
You will partner closely with finance and business leaders to surface risks, challenge assumptions, and quantify recovery opportunities while building the systems and processes that drive consistency and clarity.
Key Responsibilities:
Monthly Business Review (MBR) Leadership
- Lead the MBR process to surface risks, gaps, and actionable opportunities
- Diagnose root causes of performance issues and quantify recovery paths
- Challenge inputs, assumptions, and narratives to ensure rigor and clarity
- Deliver executive-ready insights that drive decision-making
Standardization & Process Excellence
- Build and drive standard work, templates, and timelines across the organization
- Ensure KPIs, calculation methodologies, and data sources are consistent and auditable
- Drive process improvements that enhance efficiency and decision quality
Performance Analysis & Business Partnership
- Partner cross-functionally to diagnose issues and identify solutions
- Surface leading indicators, risks, and opportunities proactively
- Pressure-test assumptions and historical trends to improve accuracy
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or related field.
8+ years progressive FP&A/accounting experience.
Proven ability to diagnose business performance and quantify issues and opportunities - Experience supporting executive-level reviews and decision-making processes
- Strong analytical, modeling, and communication skills
- Experience in Big 4 public accounting preferred
What We’re Looking For
- Strong operator mindset – drives structure, discipline, and follow-through
- Analytical depth – goes beyond reporting to diagnose and solve problems
- Courage to challenge – pushes on inconsistencies and weak assumptions
- Process builder – creates scalable, repeatable systems
- Bias for action – moves quickly from insight to execution
- Clarity and communication – distills complex topics into clear narratives
Compensation
Base Salary Range: $105,593.46 USD to $142,861.74 USDFactors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
Benefits
At Brooks, we offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance
401(k) Plan
Exempt employees are provided company paid holidays and Flexible Vacation to enjoy personal time off and incidental sickness.
Have a question about our benefits and compensation package? Your recruiter can share more with you during the hiring process.
Work Location & Flexibility
At Brooks, we aim to foster a collaborative and engaging environment while offering flexibility where possible. Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. Specific expectations will be shared during the interview process.
Brooks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Diversity enhances our innovative capabilities and strengthens our ability to serve our customers and communities effectively. At Brooks Automation, we celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives each individual brings, believing they are essential to our collective success. Join us in building a workplace where every team member is valued and can thrive.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or related field
- 8+ years progressive FP&A/accounting experience
- Experience supporting executive-level reviews and decision-making processes
- Strong analytical, modeling, and communication skills
- Experience in Big 4 public accounting preferred
Brooks Automation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is generally characterized as industry-average to slightly above, aligning with market expectations in many roles. Compensation is often framed as fair for experience, with stronger competitiveness appearing in specialized technical tracks and certain high-cost locations.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, supported by life and disability insurance as part of the core package. The overall health offering is positioned as comparable to peers and frequently treated as a baseline strength.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off is presented as generous, with flexible or unlimited PTO reported for many roles and a holiday shutdown period. In practice, usage appears workable for many teams, though norms can be manager- and workload-dependent.
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What We Do
Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions. We have been a key participant in the semiconductor industry for more than 40 years providing precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions enabling chip manufacturers globally. Brooks is headquartered in Chelmsford, MA, with operations in North America, Europe and Asia.







