Financial Analyst

Coherent•Sherman, TX

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst will support the annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long-range planning processes. This role involves preparing ad hoc analyses, assisting with financial models for business cases and strategic initiatives, and managing capital expenditure planning and tracking. The analyst will also be responsible for monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and supporting month-end close activities. Additionally, the position requires driving continuous improvement and automation of financial processes.

Requirements

Basic understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, charts, and data analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
2–5 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, corporate finance, cost accounting, or a related discipline.

Nice To Haves

Experience within the semiconductor, electronics, advanced manufacturing, or technology industry.
Experience with ERP and financial planning systems such as Oracle, Hyperion, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

Support the annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long-range planning processes by working with functional management to prepare and load forecasted information.
Prepare ad hoc analyses to support budgeting and forecast assumptions.
Assist with financial models to support business cases, investment decisions, capacity expansion, equipment purchases, and other strategic initiatives.
Assist with capital expenditure planning and tracking, including ROI, payback, and sensitivity analyses for major investments.
Collect, organize, and validate financial and operational data from multiple systems.
Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including analysis of actual results versus budget and forecast.
Partner with Operations, Manufacturing and Finance teams to understand production volumes, yields, utilization, material costs, labor, overhead, and other manufacturing cost drivers.
Prepare and maintain financial reports, metrics, dashboards, and presentations for Finance and Operations leadership.
Identify financial risks and opportunities and communicate findings to Finance and business leadership.
Assist with month-end financial close activities including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
Support inventory analysis, including inventory levels, reserves, excess and obsolete inventory, and working-capital trends.
Prepare rollforward analysis of key account balances for corporate reporting purposes.
Analyze revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and capital expenditures on a routine basis to understand key drivers of changes.
Drive continuous improvement and automation of financial reporting and analytical processes.