Finance Business Partner

Overview

The Finance Business Partner (FBP) is a senior, strategic finance leader embedded with SSOE’s Advanced Technology (Semiconductor, Tool Install equipment design, cleanroom facilities, etc.), and global operations. Reporting to the CFO and partnering closely with the COO and Market / Operations leaders, this role turns strategy and pipeline into driver-based financial plans and actionable insights that improve growth, profitability, and cash performance. The FBP elevates project economics, enforces disciplined revenue recognition and WIP governance, sharpens pricing and commercial decisions, and scales analytics and AI-enabled reporting across the portfolio, while leading a team of business-specific financial analysts.

We are seeking a finance leader who is comfortable navigating C-suite dialogues and diving into hands-on project analysis. You will be instrumental in creating scalable processes and operating analytics that drive lasting impact across our assigned operations. Your leadership presence will be instrumental in developing our finance talent and elevating financial acumen across both U.S. and global teams, positioning you as a key architect of SSOE's continued growth in high-value industrial markets. 

AI and Innovation

As part of our commitment to innovation, all team members will be trained on Microsoft Copilot and empowered to use it as a core tool in their everyday work.

Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership and Portfolio Ownership

• Serve as the primary finance partner to Advanced Technology (Semiconductor, Tool Install equipment design, cleanroom facilities, etc.) and India leadership; run the monthly financial reporting with variance-to-action accountability.
• Convert strategy and pipeline into driver-based budgets, forecasts, and rolling outlooks (bookings, backlog conversion, utilization, pricing/mix, labor leverage, pass-throughs, FX where applicable).
• Build market-level P&L and cash models tailored to high-growth sectors (e.g., semiconductor fabs, tool install programs, advanced technology ramp-ups) with associated sensitivity modeling (base/upside/downside).

Project Economics, Revenue Recognition, and WIP Governance

• Establish project financial baselines (fee burn curves, contingency, staffing/leverage, margin targets) and drive monthly reforecast discipline across the portfolio.
• Govern revenue recognition (over-time progress measures such as cost-to-cost or labor hours), with consistent treatment for change orders, incentives/penalties, variable consideration, and contract modifications.
• Lead monthly WIP reviews to identify over/under-billing, margin erosion, scope creep, and aging unbilled, drive billing hygiene, milestone acceptance, and timely cash conversion.
• Strengthen Earned Value Management (where appropriate) to track EAC/ETC, and early warning indicators on complex programs.

Commercial Strategy, Pricing, and Risk

• Advise on pricing strategy (rates, fee structures, staffing models) and support bid / no-bid, proposal, and negotiation of MSAs, SOWs, and change orders.
• Quantify and manage commercial risk (e.g., LDs, payment terms, rework); to optimize as-sold margin 
• Partner with Legal and Operations to codify commercial guardrails and risk-adjusted margin expectations for the business.

Operational Performance and Capacity Planning

• Integrate finance plans with SSOE’s in-house resource planning tool to align capacity, skills, and ramp timing with pipeline and backlog, including coordination with India operations.
• Deliver utilization and realization analytics at the discipline / market / client level; highlight mixed effects and productivity trends; drive resource and pricing decisions that lift margin and predictability.
• Improve working capital: establish invoice cadence, milestone acceptance criteria, dispute resolution, DSO targets, and cash forecasting aligned to business rhythms.

Data, Analytics, and AI-Enabled Reporting

• Build executive-ready Power BI dashboards for market and project leadership: backlog waterfall, forecast bridges, margin walks, WIP aging, change orders, and EVM indicators. 
• Leverage Microsoft Copilot as a core daily tool to accelerate analysis, narrative reporting, meeting synthesis, and knowledge capture; apply AI and internal agents where appropriate.

Close, Controls, and Audit Readiness

• Coordinate monthly close for supported businesses: revenue accruals, WIP true-ups, reserves, and variance narratives; partner with accounting on audit readiness and process discipline.
• Strengthen internal controls over revenue, contract costs, and intercompany arrangements; ensure documentation and approvals meet SSOE policy and auditor expectations.

People Leadership and Change Management

• Lead and develop a team of business-specific financial analysts (including matrix collaboration with India teams); set standards for quality, timeliness, and stakeholder communication.
• Coach Project Managers and discipline leads on project economics, forecast ownership, and billing priorities; develop playbooks and training content for repeatable excellence.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives (BI modernization, ERP enhancements, process standardization) with clear ROI and adoption metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. MBA, CPA, and/or CMA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive FP&A experience, with at least 3 years in a business partnering or leadership role.
• Demonstrated partnership with operations in high-growth markets; experience coordinating with global-based teams/time zones.
• Preferred experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or other ERP systems, and Power BI (BI/analytics).
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and automation to improve financial workflows (analysis, reporting, and meeting synthesis), aligned to SSOE’s company-wide training and enablement.
• Advanced modeling and analytics in Excel, driver-based planning, and scenario analysis; strong communication and executive presence.
• Expertise of project accounting and revenue recognition under US GAAP
• Strong WIP governance and project controls fluency: fee burn, % complete methods, earned value, EAC/ETC, and margin protection.
• Salary Range: $140,000 - $180,000/year depending on location, education, depth of relevant experience, and any specialized licensure/certifications. Opportunity for ample rewards, leadership incentive components, and generous bonus opportunities.
• Benefits: Includes comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), opportunities for professional development and training (including support for relevant licensure & certifications), and generous PTO & paid holidays.

Join us at SSOE, where your expertise will thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment dedicated to pushing the boundaries of excellence. Our company culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. We believe in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. If you're passionate about innovation and eager to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply and become a part of our forward-thinking team.#LI-Hybrid