Senior Specialist, Plant Finance

About the role

The Senior Specialist, Plant Finance serves as a primary finance business partner for the Rockrimmon and Colorado Springs manufacturing facilities. This role supports plant leadership by providing financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, cost control, and operational decision support to drive productivity, profitability, and financial performance. The position collaborates cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Corporate Finance to ensure accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and achievement of business objectives.

The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, manufacturing finance expertise, and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business recommendations for operational leaders. The role includes ownership of plant financial reporting, annual operating plans (AOP), inventory analysis, capital expenditure support, and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities align closely with manufacturing finance support for two Colorado Springs-area facilities.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Specialist to join our team to help support sites in Colorado Springs, CO and Rockrimmon, Colorado Springs, CO. The Senior Specialist provides financial decision support for the assigned manufacturing plants and is a key business partner to Plant Management in the Advanced Purity Solutions (APS) Division.  The individual’s responsibilities are to assist in the maintenance of the plant cost accounting processes and to provide operational/cost accounting analysis in support of plant operations. This position will report to the Plant Finance Lead.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze, understand and interpret financial results; provide insightful and actionable feedback/recommendations for management in identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support monthly/annual forecasting/budgeting;
• Ensure the plant financial forecasts and budgets are aligned with Operational, APS Division and Corporate goals;
• Support the establishment of standard costing rates and partner with Operations to update material cost, BOM and routings for cost roll;
• Support and review proposed productivity projects;
• Review/explain manufacturing variances;
• Business/Operations decision support through analysis;
• Provide timely plant results and drive accountability;
• Complete month end close tasks ensuring that financial statements related to the Plants are properly stated and conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), including inventory valuations and reserve amounts;
• Provide financial education/training and guidance to non-finance employees.

What We Seek

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or related field, with 3-5 years experience preferred;
• Financial modeling and analysis experience;
• Cost accounting knowledge and experience in a manufacturing environment preferred;
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal control concepts;
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced, dynamic global environment;
• Proactive, future-looking, positive attitude;
• Proficient SAP, Excel and PowerPoint skills; Business Objects and/or SAP BPC a plus;
• Strong communication skills; ability to summarize and clearly communicate financial analysis to non-financial business partners.

Outstanding Candidates Will Have

• Strong communication skills;
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment;
• Successful business partnership with site, business unit and division leadership through forecast/budget alignment, timely communication of financial results/risks/opportunities and ad hoc analyses/modeling support;
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of continuous improvement through identification, vetting, and tracking of improvement projects.

What We Offer

At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunity to our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Compensation: $90k-114k range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year
• Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• Education assistance to support your learning journey
• Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.

Entegris strongly encourages all of its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. At Entegris, COVID-19 vaccination is preferred but not required at this time.