Oxford Instruments Asylum Research Inc.
Finance Manager
Oxford Instruments Asylum Research Inc., Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190
Finance Manager – Oxford Instruments Asylum Research Inc.
Join to apply for the
Finance Manager
role at
Oxford Instruments Asylum Research Inc. .
About Oxford Instruments : Our purpose is to accelerate the breakthroughs that create a brighter future for our world. Our technology and scientific expertise enable our customers to discover and bring to market exciting new advances that drive human progress. We aim to be the scientific instrumentation partner in every significant lab and production facility across the world. Oxford Instruments Asylum Research is the manufacturer of nanotechnology instrumentation for industry and research. Specifically, we design, build and sell Atomic Force Microscopes (AFM) which are used to analyze material topography, elasticity, conductivity and other properties. We are part of the wider Oxford Instruments Group that also includes Andor Technology, NanoScience, Plasma Technology and X-Ray Technology. With a sixty-year history, and fourteen Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, our world-class products and technologies are helping our customers to address the greatest challenges of the 21st century. We want to empower our employees so that they innovate, support our growth and improve our productivity. We support them to make the right decisions and reach their full potential as they develop their careers at Oxford Instruments. Our ways of working are lived every day and are as follows:
We start with the customer
We succeed by being focused
We make and keep our promises
We work together as one team
We help and trust each other to succeed
About the Opportunity The
Finance Manager
will focus on financial and commercial value drivers, providing pertinent financial and commercial advice, actively supporting the business and its customers. The role is responsible for understanding, communicating and acting on the financial performance of the business, supporting functions such as product management and operations in driving value creation. It retains responsibility for the business numbers as well as all financial planning and forecasting, and the analysis of R&D and capital investment decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Develop annual budget, annual strategic growth plan, and monthly reforecasts in line with Group guardrails. Includes 3 statements (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement).
Operate as a key member of the Asylum leadership team; maintain effective working relationships across all departments.
Maintain frequent communication with finance and Group management in OI head office as well as financial colleagues across the Oxford Instruments Group (may require occasional working early mornings in Europe).
Oversee divisional accounts receivable process and team member; familiarity with letters of credit helpful.
Oversee divisional corporate credit card and expense reporting process.
Produce, understand, and communicate regular and ad-hoc reporting to divisional management and Group leadership including analysis and business insight.
Work closely with product managers to understand all aspects of product strategy, using financial skills and strategic analysis to drive revenue and margin improvement; monitor KPIs for product strategy implementation and provide financial analysis during new product introduction phase gate reviews.
Review global and regional pricing strategies with recommendations to optimise pricing for value creation.
Collaborate with operations to drive actions on KPIs to improve operational efficiencies and margins.
Support divisional strategic sourcing and procurement functions on projects.
Provide pricing, financial terms, and analytical support to contracts, tenders and projects, ensuring optimal pricing decisions with relevant risk profiles.
Deliver financial assessments of R&D and capital expenditure projects; ensure business cases are complete with sensitivity and stress testing; monitor ongoing projects to ensure benefits are realized.
Responsible for export compliance for the Asylum business.
Deliver an optimal cash management profile, driving value by effectively managing working capital and other cash flow drivers.
Responsible for annual royalty calculations and reporting, including development, review, and compliance with contracts.
Focus on analysis, interpretation and accounting judgement; retain ownership of data and information; review month-end close for completeness and accuracy with the shared service team.
Ensure transaction initiation and approval are delegated appropriately to maximize efficiency gains.
Monitor divisional performance and provide professional commentary and recommendations against performance metrics; undertake business planning and portfolio reviews.
Implement and comply with Group policy, controls and standardised processes.
Provide financial and commercial advice with risk management considerations.
In-person divisional financial operations duties as required (e.g., deposits, mail triage, risk register updates, vendor set-up, tax reporting, inventory counts, audit support, etc.).
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent
5+ years of relevant experience
Proven experience at a senior divisional level
Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
Strong organisational and analytical skills including valuation methodologies and KPI use
High energy and drive
Demonstrated delivery in a demanding multi-functional stakeholder environment
Strong commercial acumen with willingness to improve practices and processes
High integrity and professionalism, reliable with strong emotional awareness
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting at senior levels
Ability to work independently and build cross-functional relationships
Salary In accordance with California law, the expected salary for this full-time, benefited position is between
$122,000 - $162,000 , plus a management bonus. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, and other factors permitted by law.
Perks and Benefits
Generous health insurance options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401k with pre- and post-tax options
PTO: 4 weeks to start, accrued each pay period
12 holidays this year
Paid family leave policy
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually after 6 months of service
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.
Oxford Instruments is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. E-Verify: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization.
Note to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments does not accept agency CVs. Do not forward CVs to our jobs alias or to Oxford Instruments employees. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for fees related to unsolicited CVs.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Finance Manager
role at
Oxford Instruments Asylum Research Inc. .
About Oxford Instruments : Our purpose is to accelerate the breakthroughs that create a brighter future for our world. Our technology and scientific expertise enable our customers to discover and bring to market exciting new advances that drive human progress. We aim to be the scientific instrumentation partner in every significant lab and production facility across the world. Oxford Instruments Asylum Research is the manufacturer of nanotechnology instrumentation for industry and research. Specifically, we design, build and sell Atomic Force Microscopes (AFM) which are used to analyze material topography, elasticity, conductivity and other properties. We are part of the wider Oxford Instruments Group that also includes Andor Technology, NanoScience, Plasma Technology and X-Ray Technology. With a sixty-year history, and fourteen Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, our world-class products and technologies are helping our customers to address the greatest challenges of the 21st century. We want to empower our employees so that they innovate, support our growth and improve our productivity. We support them to make the right decisions and reach their full potential as they develop their careers at Oxford Instruments. Our ways of working are lived every day and are as follows:
We start with the customer
We succeed by being focused
We make and keep our promises
We work together as one team
We help and trust each other to succeed
About the Opportunity The
Finance Manager
will focus on financial and commercial value drivers, providing pertinent financial and commercial advice, actively supporting the business and its customers. The role is responsible for understanding, communicating and acting on the financial performance of the business, supporting functions such as product management and operations in driving value creation. It retains responsibility for the business numbers as well as all financial planning and forecasting, and the analysis of R&D and capital investment decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Develop annual budget, annual strategic growth plan, and monthly reforecasts in line with Group guardrails. Includes 3 statements (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement).
Operate as a key member of the Asylum leadership team; maintain effective working relationships across all departments.
Maintain frequent communication with finance and Group management in OI head office as well as financial colleagues across the Oxford Instruments Group (may require occasional working early mornings in Europe).
Oversee divisional accounts receivable process and team member; familiarity with letters of credit helpful.
Oversee divisional corporate credit card and expense reporting process.
Produce, understand, and communicate regular and ad-hoc reporting to divisional management and Group leadership including analysis and business insight.
Work closely with product managers to understand all aspects of product strategy, using financial skills and strategic analysis to drive revenue and margin improvement; monitor KPIs for product strategy implementation and provide financial analysis during new product introduction phase gate reviews.
Review global and regional pricing strategies with recommendations to optimise pricing for value creation.
Collaborate with operations to drive actions on KPIs to improve operational efficiencies and margins.
Support divisional strategic sourcing and procurement functions on projects.
Provide pricing, financial terms, and analytical support to contracts, tenders and projects, ensuring optimal pricing decisions with relevant risk profiles.
Deliver financial assessments of R&D and capital expenditure projects; ensure business cases are complete with sensitivity and stress testing; monitor ongoing projects to ensure benefits are realized.
Responsible for export compliance for the Asylum business.
Deliver an optimal cash management profile, driving value by effectively managing working capital and other cash flow drivers.
Responsible for annual royalty calculations and reporting, including development, review, and compliance with contracts.
Focus on analysis, interpretation and accounting judgement; retain ownership of data and information; review month-end close for completeness and accuracy with the shared service team.
Ensure transaction initiation and approval are delegated appropriately to maximize efficiency gains.
Monitor divisional performance and provide professional commentary and recommendations against performance metrics; undertake business planning and portfolio reviews.
Implement and comply with Group policy, controls and standardised processes.
Provide financial and commercial advice with risk management considerations.
In-person divisional financial operations duties as required (e.g., deposits, mail triage, risk register updates, vendor set-up, tax reporting, inventory counts, audit support, etc.).
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent
5+ years of relevant experience
Proven experience at a senior divisional level
Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
Strong organisational and analytical skills including valuation methodologies and KPI use
High energy and drive
Demonstrated delivery in a demanding multi-functional stakeholder environment
Strong commercial acumen with willingness to improve practices and processes
High integrity and professionalism, reliable with strong emotional awareness
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting at senior levels
Ability to work independently and build cross-functional relationships
Salary In accordance with California law, the expected salary for this full-time, benefited position is between
$122,000 - $162,000 , plus a management bonus. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, and other factors permitted by law.
Perks and Benefits
Generous health insurance options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401k with pre- and post-tax options
PTO: 4 weeks to start, accrued each pay period
12 holidays this year
Paid family leave policy
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually after 6 months of service
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.
Oxford Instruments is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. E-Verify: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization.
Note to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments does not accept agency CVs. Do not forward CVs to our jobs alias or to Oxford Instruments employees. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for fees related to unsolicited CVs.
#J-18808-Ljbffr