Finance Manager

Altera • San Jose, CA

2d • $133,200 - $212,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Altera is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Finance Manager to support executive decision-making, business planning, and financial performance management across the organization. The role partners closely with senior leadership on forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, investment analysis, and strategic business initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with business partnership skills and can thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

The position is onsite at the designated Altera office in San Jose, California, five days per week. It supports a newly independent, pre-IPO company focused on growth, agility, and customer success. The role may also support IPO readiness, strategic transactions, and special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience in FP&A, corporate finance, strategic finance, investment banking, consulting, or related functions.
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and business analysis skills.
• Experience supporting senior executives and influencing business decisions through data-driven insights.
• Strong proficiency with Excel, financial planning systems, and business intelligence tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent advanced certification.
• Experience in semiconductor, technology, hardware, manufacturing, or high-growth public company environments.
• Experience supporting executive leadership, board reporting, or investor-related activities.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday Adaptive Planning.
• Experience with IPO readiness, M&A, divestitures, or corporate restructuring activities.
• Ability to simplify complex financial concepts for non-financial stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset and strong business judgment.
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.
• Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative approach and passion for building strong partnerships across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Partner with business leaders to develop financial strategies that support growth and operational objectives.
• Provide financial analysis, business performance reporting, and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate strategic investments, business opportunities, and resource-allocation decisions.
• Analyze revenue, operating expenses, headcount, and capital investments to identify risks and opportunities.
• Drive month-end and quarter-end financial reviews, variance analysis, and executive reporting.
• Support board, investor, and executive-level financial presentations as needed.
• Collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, HR, Operations, Sales, and Engineering teams.
• Improve financial processes, systems, reporting capabilities, and forecast accuracy.
• Support IPO readiness activities, strategic transactions, and special projects as required.
• Establish performance metrics and reporting frameworks to improve business visibility and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a pre-IPO environment with significant growth potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager