Sr Dir, Finance
Lattice Semiconductor•San Jose, CA
•$280,456•Remote
About The Position
The Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis partners strategically with R&D leadership to drive financial discipline, evaluate return on investment, and enable data-driven decision-making on internal projects and resource allocation. This director-level role combines deep financial analysis with business acumen to influence executive strategy, optimize portfolio management, and establish FP&A as a trusted strategic partner to engineering and product leadership.
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic business analysis
- 5+ years in a leadership or advisory role with demonstrated ability to partner across business functions
- Experience in R&D, engineering, technology, or product environments preferred
- Advanced degree (MBA, MS Finance, MS Analytics) or equivalent experience preferred
- Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and advanced Excel; familiarity with FP&A software platforms
- Strategic thinker with ability to distill complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior executives
- Strong business acumen and systems thinking; understands how R&D functions impact broader business strategy
- Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal); comfortable presenting to and influencing C-level executives
- Mature judgment; diplomatic yet direct in challenging assumptions and recommending changes
- Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and deep understanding of R&D investment dynamics and technology trade-offs
- Comfortable managing ambiguity and driving clarity through financial rigor and structured analysis
- Collaborative leader and mentor; builds trust and psychological safety with finance teams and business partners
- Results-oriented with bias toward implementation and measurable impact
- Adaptable to changing business priorities while maintaining high standards for accuracy and completeness
Responsibilities
- Lead financial evaluation and ongoing monitoring of major internal R&D projects and technical initiatives, including ROI analysis, value realization tracking, and resource allocation optimization
- Develop sophisticated financial models for R&D portfolio analysis, scenario planning, and capital allocation decisions
- Serve as trusted financial advisor to Engineering and Product leadership; partner on strategic business decisions and trade-off analysis
- Identify and quantify cost reduction opportunities, efficiency gains, and operational improvements across R&D functions
- Lead development of multi-year strategic plans and annual operating budgets for R&D organization, incorporating technology roadmap, project pipelines, and capacity planning
- Manage monthly forecast cycles and variance analysis; proactively communicate business dynamics, emerging risks, and revised assumptions to executive leadership
- Develop business case frameworks and approval processes for major R&D investments and strategic initiatives
- Build and maintain financial models for headcount planning, project resource allocation, and internal charge-back or cost allocation methodologies
- Lead and mentor FP&A analysts assigned to engineering; ensure quality financial analysis and professional development
- Partner with Finance, HR, and Legal to align financial processes, controls, and reporting standards across R&D operations
- Influence enterprise financial planning and corporate strategy through R&D financial perspective
- Deliver strategic financial insights and recommendations to C-level executives on R&D performance, investment returns, and resource effectiveness
- Develop executive-facing dashboards, KPI frameworks, and periodic reviews summarizing R&D financial health and strategic progress
Benefits
- healthcare and retirement plans
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
