Manager, FE Ops Finance

Responsibilities and Tasks: Produce Budgets and Financial Forecasts - Establish forecast targets and monitor performance to plan - Determine timing and resources to meet forecast deadlines - Communicate forecast guidelines/requirements to worldwide stakeholders - Engage in cross-functional and external partnerships - Collect and analyze forecast inputs - Produce standard forecast reporting packages Serve as Liaison for Executive and Finance Management Forecast Communication - Solicit input from Executive team regarding forecast targets and assumptions - Translate Executive requirements into finalized business forecast - Calibrate business forecasts with cross-functional stakeholders - Establish working level assumptions related to process constraints, and explain variances to plan - Communicate and interpret end results and recommendations to Executive teams and management - Maintain knowledge of internal and regulatory requirement (S0X, GAAP, Corporate Retention policy, etc.) Direct Strategic Forecast-Related Analyses - Anticipate unmet Management/Executive needs - Utilize subject matter expertise to influence decision making - Collaborate and consult with internal/external experts (benchmarking, process improvement, target creation, etc.) - Provide guidance to achieve company financial objectives Optimize Systems and Processes to Adapt to Changes in the Business - Partner with cross-functional departments to identify business changes - Perform plan to actual analysis to determine process improvement opportunities - Calibrate systems roadmap according to anticipated need - Manage new systems and process implementations - Mentor team members on systems, processes, and policies Manage Team Member Performance and Development - Identify headcount needs and make hiring decisions - Coach and provide career development - Identify strengths and create specific development plan according to evaluated need - Establish goals and conduct performance appraisals - Provide recognition and drive accountability - Coordinate systems and process training opportunities - Prioritize issues and projects - Analyze risks and make final decisions - Allocate resources to meet timelines and deliverables within the group - Foster environment of continual improvement Minimum Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field - 8+ years of experience in finance, preferably in manufacturing or operations finance - Strong experience in financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis - Proficiency in financial modeling and Excel/data analysis tools - Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders - Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to senior stakeholders - Working knowledge of financial controls and compliance (e.g., SOX, GAAP) Preferred Qualifications - Experience in semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing operations - Proven track record as a strategic business partner to operations leadership - Exposure to finance transformation, process improvement, or automation initiatives - Demonstrated ability to leverage data analytics and AI tools (e.g., Copilot, automation tools) to improve productivity, reporting efficiency, and financial insights - Experience leading teams and developing talent - Familiarity with data tools (SQL, Power BI, Tableau) - MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification