Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Description What we are looking for: Nova is seeking a strategic and hands-on FP&A Director to lead our financial planning and analysis. This role will be responsible for driving budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance analysis across the company. The Director will operate at the center of business and financial planning, partnering closely with Business division leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to enable revenue growth, profitability, and execution of strategic priorities, while building and scaling best-in-class FP&A global team, processes, tools, and capabilities. Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Sales, Operations, HR, and IT and Ensure consistency and discipline across business units, geographies, and functions Role Responsibilities What will you be doing: Own and drive the full Company’s level FP&A cycle execution: budget, forecast, long-range planning, and monthly performance management Translate strategic direction into structured, actionable financial plans Manage, Lead and develop the Corporate HQ FP&A team, including employee development, performance management, and driving team effectiveness and results Lead company-level P&L analysis, providing clear visibility into performance drivers and variances Ensure strong alignment between FP&A outputs, accounting, and external reporting Deliver clear and actionable insights on revenue, margins, and cost structure Act as a senior financial business partner to executive corporate management with, supporting both strategic and operational decision-making Act as a member of Global Business Division staff, partnering with CBO, Support in strategic initiatives, growth opportunities, and investment decisions Ensure alignment between business strategy and financial plans across regions, products, and functions Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing insights that influence decision-making Partner with Sales and Global Business to enhance visibility, improve forecast accuracy, and challenge assumptions Support development and evaluation of top-line strategy, including new markets, products, and pricing Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual performance analysis Build and maintain advanced financial models and scenario analyses Support preparation of materials for senior leadership, board discussions, and investor-related activities Lead implementation and optimization of planning and reporting systems ( Oracle Fusion, Hyperion, Workday, QS BI) Drive improvement in data integrity, automation, and scalability of FP&A processes Enhance reporting and analytical capabilities, including dashboards and decision-support tools Requirements Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA / CPA – advantage) 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or Finance, including leadership roles - Must Experience in a global, publicly traded company - Must Proven ability to manage company-level P&L and drive financial performance Strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles Hands-on experience with financial systems (Oracle, Workday, Hyperion, or similar) That special something you bring in: Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Business Partner Mindset – builds strong, trusted relationships with management and GBGs Strategic & Analytical – connects financial insights to business outcomes Execution Excellence – translates strategy into structured, deliverable outputs Ownership & Accountability – takes full responsibility for FP&A execution quality High Energy & Passion – driven, hands-on, and committed to impact Resilient & Adaptive – thrives in a fast-paced, complex global environment Strong Communicator – able to influence and clearly present to senior stakeholders Get to know us better: Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing. With a team of ~1200 people in three R&D centers and 27 field offices, we bring insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage multiple technology fields such as physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions that measure almost every advanced computer chip built in the world. Nova dives deep into dimensions and layers at the atomic level to extract unique insights and provide our customers with crucial decision-making data, managing critical challenges by providing unique, differentiated solutions. Our outstanding people-focused and innovative culture means every person at Nova has the power to make an impact and significantly redefine what people can achieve through technology. Join us if you are A dreamer and brilliant high aimer who sees the impossible as the starting point and loves working in a multidisciplinary global team to create innovative breakthroughs. If you need assistance due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@novami.com