Financial Analyst - Semiconductor Business Units

Broadcom • Irvine, CA

9d • $73,100 - $117,000

About The Position

The Financial Analyst joins the Semiconductor Business Unit Finance organization and provides financial planning, analysis, and accounting support across multiple semiconductor product divisions. Reporting to the Business Unit Controller, the analyst applies developing professional expertise to problems of moderate scope, evaluating business factors and using sound judgment within established procedures. The role independently manages recurring tasks and deliverables, with guidance on complex, non-routine projects, and collaborates with global engineering, operations, corporate, and other teams.

Responsibilities include supporting quarterly forecasts, annual operating budgets, and long-range plans for operating expenses, headcount, and capital expenditures; partnering with division leaders and engineering program managers to monitor spending and identify risks and opportunities; preparing monthly and quarterly executive review materials and variance commentary; and helping improve business intelligence dashboards and automated reporting using Incorta.

The analyst also performs month- and quarter-end close activities, reviews general ledger transactions, prepares and posts journal entries, calculates accruals, coordinates annual fixed-asset audits and reconciliations, and supports internal controls and SOX compliance. Additional work includes financial modeling and analysis of business initiatives, contract spending, and project investments, as well as improving data integrity, reporting efficiency, and cross-functional processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field and at least 5 years of professional finance or accounting experience; or a master’s degree (MBA or MS in Finance/Accounting) and at least 3 years of related experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, XLOOKUP or INDEX-MATCH, nested logic, Pivot Tables, and data modeling.
• Foundational understanding of US GAAP, general ledger accounting, and financial statement interactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize deliverables and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including comfort presenting findings across functional teams and international time zones.
• Ability to analyze problems of moderate scope, evaluate multiple operational factors and data sources, and exercise sound judgment within established guidelines.
• Ability to manage standard recurring workflows independently and work with general guidance on new, multifaceted assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Prior financial experience in the semiconductor, hardware technology, or manufacturing industry.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle ERP and financial planning tools such as Hyperion and Essbase.
• Experience using Incorta for business intelligence and data reporting.
• Interest in understanding complex technology product lifecycles and R&D cost structures.
• A continuous process improvement mindset and enthusiasm for modern financial systems, workflow automation, and emerging AI-assisted productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Support quarterly forecast cycles, annual operating budgets, and long-range strategic plans for operating expenses, headcount, and capital expenditures.
• Partner with division leaders and engineering program managers to monitor spending trends, evaluate run-rates, and identify budget risks and opportunities.
• Work with senior analysts to prepare monthly and quarterly executive review packages, analyze actuals against forecast and budget, and provide variance commentary.
• Assist with designing, testing, and adopting Incorta business intelligence dashboards and automated reporting tools.
• Perform month-end and quarter-end close activities, including reviewing general ledger transactions, preparing and posting journal entries, and calculating accruals in accordance with US GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
• Coordinate annual fixed-asset audits and reconciliation across designated lab and development sites.
• Ensure adherence to internal financial controls, company policies, and SOX compliance standards across managed cost centers.
• Conduct ad hoc financial modeling and analysis of business initiatives, contract spend, and project investments as directed by the Business Unit Controller.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial data integrity, reporting efficiency, and cross-functional handoffs.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Competitive new-hire equity grant and annual equity awards, subject to applicable plan documents and award agreements
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) participation with company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid sick leave and vacation time
• Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence in accordance with applicable laws

What This Job Offers

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