Director of Finance & Operations
About The Position
The Director of Finance & Operations leads financial planning, forecasting, and operational oversight for the Elevate Semiconductor business unit. The role partners with business unit leadership and Corporate Finance to drive financial performance, operational efficiency, and informed business decisions. It is a hands-on leadership position involving close collaboration with Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, HR, and other business functions. The Director also serves as the financial and operational leader for the San Diego site, supporting day-to-day site activities and representing the business unit in corporate reviews and cross-functional initiatives. The role leads and develops team members and supports strategic initiatives, investment decisions, cost optimization, and long-term business growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, financial planning, or business operations.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including direct management and development of a team.
- Strong background in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance management.
- Experience partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to support financial and operational decisions.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate recommendations effectively.
- Experience managing competing priorities in a dynamic business environment.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or other relevant advanced degree.
- Experience within the semiconductor industry or a related technology or manufacturing environment.
- Background in business unit finance, including financial ownership and operational planning responsibilities.
- Experience supporting supply chain, manufacturing, or product-based business operations.
- Familiarity with Oracle ERP or comparable enterprise financial systems.
- Experience improving financial processes, reporting automation, and business analytics.
Responsibilities
- Lead quarterly and annual financial forecasting, budgeting, and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes for the business unit.
- Develop and analyze forecasts for revenue, operating expenses, cash flow, and supply chain activities.
- Partner with business unit leaders to monitor revenue performance, manage costs, and optimize resource allocation.
- Identify financial and operational risks, opportunities, and performance trends, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
- Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and business performance analyses for executive and corporate leadership.
- Support financial controls, accounting policies, audit requirements, and compliance with corporate standards.
- Partner with Corporate Accounting to ensure accurate, consistent, and timely financial reporting.
- Identify opportunities to automate financial processes and improve reporting efficiency through systems and analytics tools.
- Maintain data integrity and consistency across financial reporting platforms.
- Serve as the financial and operational leader for the San Diego site, representing the business unit in corporate reviews and cross-functional initiatives.
- Provide operational oversight and support day-to-day site activities in partnership with functional leaders.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, HR, and Accounting to align operational priorities with financial objectives.
- Identify site-level risks, operational challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
- Lead and develop team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Support strategic business initiatives, including growth investments, new business opportunities, and cost optimization.
- Develop financial models and business cases to evaluate investments, operational changes, and strategic decisions.
- Analyze business performance and recommend ways to improve profitability, efficiency, and long-term growth.
- Partner with executive leadership to evaluate financial and operational tradeoffs and support business unit objectives.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Employees may be eligible for incentive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
