Financial Analyst 4

Lam Research•Fremont, CA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst will support how innovation is funded, measured, and scaled—while safeguarding financial discipline and trust. This role sits at the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation, enabling the CTO organization to make smarter, value-driven investments. The group you’ll be a part of is a high performing global Finance team supporting Lam Research's Chief Technology Officer organization. This role offers the opportunity to influence the financial strategy of investments, directly support innovation outcomes, and act as a trusted finance partner to business and technical leaders—while maintaining strong financial stewardship for the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
5–8 years of progressive finance experience, including: Business partnering with technical and business leaders, FP&A and value/ROI analysis, Accounting responsibility
Experience supporting R&D, engineering, or innovation-driven organizations
Solid knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting standards
Proven ability to influence in a matrixed environment

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or MBA
Experience in semiconductor capital equipment or similar high technology industry
Background in R&D portfolio management or innovation investment governance
Experience leveraging advanced analytics or AI tools to support investment decisions

Responsibilities

Support Program leaders with day-to-day financial analysis and operational decision support.
Prepare and maintain financial analyses for programs, including cost models, business cases, ROI calculations, and scenario comparisons.
Track investment performance across the program lifecycle (concept, development, launch, and post-launch) and highlight key variances or risks.
Translate financial results into clear, actionable summaries for program managers and finance leadership.
Support planning, roadmap updates, and capital reviews through data preparation, analysis, and reporting.
Support financial planning and analysis for programs, including: Program budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis, Headcount and resource modeling, Milestone-based funding and performance tracking.
Partner with program managers to identify cost, schedule, and value risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
Establish and improve financial governance, metrics, and dashboards.
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.
Support monthly close, accruals, reserves, and financial statements for the organization.
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards (US GAAP/IFRS as applicable), and internal controls (SOX).
Contribute to continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and analytical capabilities.
Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and value creation across the organization.