We are seeking for Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to support the Silicon Photonics business unit. You will design and build financial planning processes, partner with operations, supply chain, R&D, sales and cross-functional teams in the US. This role is ideal for someone who is a fast and curious learner, can work under pressure in a fast paced environment, can build its own tools & models, and can see the big picture without losing sight of the details.
We develop cutting-edge technology in Silicon Photonics which is revolutionizing connectivity and communication in data centers. Silicon photonics is becoming a standard technology used for high performance systems, solving challenges of performance, integration, power and cost. This technology is growing rapidly also in other markets such as Healthcare, LIDARs and other sensors. We are looking to solve the difficult problems, in a smart and simple way, by thinking out of the box, leveraging the knowledge and know-how of the team members and work as team to create magic.
Responsibilities
Own the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning (LRP) processes, working directly with the CFO and senior leadership.
Develop and maintain dashboards and KPI reporting frameworks that provides real-time visibility into financial and operational performance.
Partner with Operations teams to model COGS, gross margin drivers, inventory, and production efficiency - translating operational data into financial insights.
Perform variance analysis, scenario modeling, and sensitivity analysis to help leadership understand financial risks and opportunities.
Consolidate and synthesize data from multiple data points into coherent, decision-ready financial narratives.
Proactively identify process improvements and automation opportunities within the finance function.
Requirements: Basic Qualifications
B.A in Economics, Accounting, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
5+ years of progressive FP&A experience, with a demonstrated ability to operate independently at a high pace.
Prior experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience from technological companies with hardware products - such as semiconductors, networking equipment, optical connectivity solutions or similar.
Deep understanding in manufacturing cost structures: COGS, absorption, BOM, yield analysis etc.
Advanced financial modeling skills with the ability to build robust, auditable models from scratch.
Strong analytical mindset and the ability to convert raw data into actionable business insights.
Strong communication skills to build trusted relationships with multiple stakeholders across a global organization.
Exceptional work ethic, hands-on with an ownership mentality.
Fluent English - written and spoken.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience at a startup or high-growth company where processes were built, not inherited.
Working with ERP systems, especially Priority and/or NetSuite.
Experience supporting corporate / enterprise reporting processes; experience working in a NASDAQ listed company or public company environment.
This position is open to all candidates.