Financial Analyst I

Responsibilities and Tasks Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis - Support monthly forecasting, budgeting, and planning activities. - Analyze financial results and identify Plan, Forecast, and Prior Period variances. - Prepare recurring financial reports and management summaries. - Assist in developing financial models and forecasting tools. - Support ad hoc financial analysis and business case evaluations. - Monitor key operational and financial performance indicators. Data Collection, Reporting & Analysis - Utilize enterprise systems and analytics tools (SAP, SAC, Power BI, Snowflake, Microsoft Copilot, and other approved platforms) to collect, analyze, and report financial information. - Consolidate data from multiple stakeholders and data sources. - Validate and reconcile financial and operational data for accuracy and completeness. - Develop and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and performance metrics. - Maintain documentation supporting forecasting, planning, and reporting activities. AI-Enabled Finance & Continuous Improvement - Utilize approved AI-enabled tools such as Microsoft Copilot to improve productivity, reporting, and analysis. - Apply AI tools to summarize data, generate insights, automate routine tasks, and support business decision-making. - Validate AI-generated outputs to ensure financial accuracy and integrity. - Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and reduce manual effort through automation and digital solutions. - Support ongoing Finance digital transformation initiatives. Business Partnership & Communication - Partner with Operations and Finance stakeholders to support business objectives. - Prepare presentations and financial summaries for management reviews. - Communicate financial results, assumptions, and key variance drivers clearly and effectively. - Build collaborative working relationships across functions. Financial Controls & Compliance - Support month-end close activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations. - Assist in maintaining cost center structures and reporting hierarchies. - Ensure compliance with Micron policies, SOX requirements, GAAP, and other applicable controls. - Maintain proper documentation and audit readiness. Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related business discipline. - 0–3 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Cost Accounting, Operations Finance, or a related analytical role. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills - Strong attention to detail and data accuracy. - Effective verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Preferred Qualifications - Internship or work experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Manufacturing Finance, Operations Finance, or Analytics. - Experience with SAP, SAC, Power BI, Snowflake, SQL, or other reporting and analytics platforms. - Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial analysis concepts. - Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve productivity, reporting quality, and business decision-making. - Interest in automation, data analytics, and digital transformation. AI & Digital Skills Requirement The successful candidate should demonstrate: - Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot or other AI-enabled productivity tools. - Ability to use AI tools to improve reporting, analysis, and information gathering. - Strong judgment in validating AI-generated outputs and recommendations. - Demonstrated curiosity and ability to leverage AI-enabled tools to improve productivity, analysis, reporting, and business problem solving. - Interest in automation, data analytics, and digital technologies. - Continuous learning mindset with curiosity toward emerging AI and analytics capabilities.