Financial Analyst

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Budgeting Forecasting & Modeling

• Support the annual budgeting periodic forecasting and long-range planning processes by working with functional management to prepare and load forecasted information.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses to support budgeting and forecast assumptions.
• Assist with financial models to support business cases investment decisions capacity expansion equipment purchases and other strategic initiatives.
• Assist with capital expenditure planning and tracking including ROI payback and sensitivity analyses for major investments.

• Collect organize and validate financial and operational data from multiple systems.

  Variance Analysis

• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages including analysis of actual results versus budget and forecast.
• Partner with Operations Manufacturing and Finance teams to understand production volumes yields utilization material costs labor overhead and other manufacturing cost drivers.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports metrics dashboards and presentations for Finance and Operations leadership.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and communicate findings to Finance and business leadership.

Financial Statement Close

• Assist with month-end financial close activities including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support inventory analysis including inventory levels reserves excess and obsolete inventory and working-capital trends.
• Prepare rollforward analysis of key account balances for corporate reporting purposes.
• Analyze revenue gross margin operating expenses and capital expenditures on a routine basis to understand key drivers of changes.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of financial reporting and analytical processes.

Skills

• Basic understanding of financial statements budgeting forecasting and variance analysis.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including formulas pivot tables charts and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience within the semiconductor electronics advanced manufacturing or technology industry.
• Experience with ERP and financial planning systems such as Oracle Hyperion or similar platforms.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business or a related field.
• 25 years of experience in financial analysis FP&A corporate finance cost accounting or a related discipline.

Working Conditions

• Office environment within a production or technical business setting.
• Ability to support stakeholders across multiple functions and time zones as needed.
• Limited travel may be required.

Physical Requirements

Must be available sit at a computer for long periods of time and work at a computer station.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.