Position: Finance Operations Analyst
Location: San Jose CA
Duration: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Finance Operations Analyst to join our Finance team supporting our manufacturing and R&D organizations. This role plays a critical part in forecasting budgeting and analyzing spending to improve cost visibility and guide decision-making. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams and have visibility into key operational metrics and leadership reporting. This role is 100% onsite.
Key Responsibilities
Forecasting & Budgeting
- Develop forecasts and budgets for manufacturing and R&D operating expenses.
- Forecast manufacturing variance and spending accounts using cost drivers.
- Support financial planning and analysis for manufacturing cost and gross margin performance.
Capital Expenditures
- Support the forecasting and budgeting of capital expenditures ensuring alignment with operational plans and timelines.
Close & Variance Analysis
- Evaluate manufacturing and R&D expense activity to determine appropriate accruals and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Analyze actual vs. forecasted manufacturing and R&D spending during period-end close.
- Prepare and present financial and variance analysis reports to management under tight deadlines.
- Assist with ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed.
Reporting & Communication
- Build and maintain reports that clearly communicate financial performance and trends.
- Present findings and insights into management in a clear and concise manner.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Improve processes within Oracle and other tools to increase efficiency and automation.
- Automate reconciliations and support ongoing system enhancements and financial reporting improvements.
Business Partnership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary business partners to support their financial needs and deepen business understanding.
- Participate in cross-functional projects to support finance and operational initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in accounting or finance
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in financial planning analysis and accounting.
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP core financial concepts and practices.
- Public accounting experience a plus.
- Semiconductor or manufacturing industry experience preferred
- Strong analytical problem-solving multi-tasking and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively and independently.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. pivot tables lookups conditional formatting) and PowerPoint.
- Hands-on experience with an enterprise-level financial software system such as Oracle.
- Works well independently and in team settings demonstrating initiative accountability and dedication to team goals while consistently meeting tight deadlines.
- Effective communicator with a can-do attitude eagerness to learn and a collaborative mindset.