Lead Financial Analyst, Marketing Investments & Planning (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)

Teradyne•North Reading, MA

7d•$86,700 - $138,700•Onsite

About The Position

Join a high-impact Finance team at the heart of innovation in the semiconductor test industry. At Teradyne, you won't just analyze numbers. You'll help guide investment decisions, support strategic customer programs, and provide insights that influence the future growth of our Compute Test Division. Partner directly with leaders across Central Marketing, Business Development, Marcom, Factory Applications, and Test Development Infrastructure (TDI) to provide financial insights, guide resource allocation, and support key business decisions. If you're intellectually curious, passionate about analytics, enjoy partnering with business leaders, and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role offers broad exposure and meaningful impact across Finance and the business.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and month-end close processes.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to synthesize data and communicate insights effectively to both Finance and business leaders.
Naturally curious, analytical, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
Passion for process improvement, automation, and leveraging technology to improve decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle Fusion or similar ERP and third-party Planning platforms.
Experience with Power BI or similar analytics and visualization tools.
Experience leveraging AI tools and automation to improve reporting, planning, forecasting, and decision-making.
Technology, Manufacturing or Semiconductor industry experience are a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with Marketing leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and investment decisions.
Partner with business leaders to evaluate spending priorities, identify risks and opportunities, and support strategic planning initiatives.
Provide financial insights and recommendations that help drive informed business decisions.
Lead forecasting and planning activities for operating expenses, headcount, contractors, subscriptions, and strategic initiatives.
Support annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning processes.
Develop scenario analyses and financial models to support business planning and resource allocation decisions.
Own financial planning and analysis for Teradyne User Support & Evaluation (TUSE) programs, including customer evaluation systems and Early Access investments that support future business opportunities.
Partner with Marketing, Sales Finance, Product Management, and Engineering teams to evaluate customer programs, growth initiatives, and strategic investments.
Develop business cases and investment evaluations to support financial decision-making.
Provide visibility into investment activity, supported opportunities, and program performance.
Develop management reporting, forecast packages, dashboards, and executive presentations for Finance and business leadership.
Translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights.
Leverage AI, automation, and advanced analytics to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and business decision-making.
Support monthly and quarterly close activities, including reporting and financial controls.
Ensure accurate financial reporting and visibility into current and future spending commitments.
Drive continuous improvement in planning, reporting, and financial processes.