Sr Finance Analyst

The group you’ll be a part ofThe Global Finance Group drives financial strategies based on expert understanding of Lam’s breakthrough technologies, the semiconductor market, and the global business environment. They manage our company's financials and relationships with our investor community to ensure we have the strong financial foundation to fuel innovation and growth.The impact you’ll makeAt Lam, as a Financial Analyst, you will be a trusted advisor to the business and influence sound business decisions based on your expertise in interpreting data, performing analysis, modeling, and understanding financial outlook. As a key member of Lam’s Noth America Region Finance team and reporting to a Sr. Director, this position offers an exciting role in a high growth environment. This position involves managing financial responsibilities for a major global account, including P&L responsibility, forecasting, and supporting strategic initiatives in a matrixed environment. The role requires collaboration across various teams and systems to ensure standardized reporting aligned with company objectives. This role has high visibility with Account General Manager and offers the opportunity to work with different groups within and outside of North America Region. This role will have strong interaction with finance systems such as SAP and Workday Adaptive. This is an individual contributor role.What you’ll doPerform financial forecasting, consolidation, reporting, and operational metrics tracking in support of financial cycles: Quarterly Reviews, Annual Operating Planning (AOP), and Balance Sheet Review (BSR).Manage quarter-end close processes including variance analysis and actuals vs. forecast reporting of headcount, Opex, Capex.Perform financial analysis to influence decisions and support corporate initiatives.Prepare and publish reports creating visibility to spending trends and headcount to make spending prioritization recommendations.Partner with Business Operations to identify and support or drive profitability initiatives and projects.Identify and lead business process improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiency.Build trusted business relationships, gain deep understanding of the business, and act as an advisor providing actionable insights from growth opportunities to cost savings.Support internal and external audits, as well as controls and compliance related activities.Who we’re looking forBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or business-related field with 8+ years of experience; or Master’s degree or equivalent certification (MBA, CPA, CFA, CA, CMA, or equivalent) with 6+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience.Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, dashboards, and data visualization.Attention to details and demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain business partner relationships at all levels of the organization.Ability to manage tight deadlines, prioritize workload; effective multi-tasking skills are vital.Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and verbal.Preferred qualificationsFoundational understanding of US GAAPPrior experience within technology, manufacturing, or related industries.Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and reporting skills.SAP and Business Objects experience is highly desirable or demonstrable strong systems skills.Working knowledge of Workday AdaptiveExperience in business intelligence (BI) technologies, tools, and concepts.Ability to collaborate with diverse, cross-functional, and international teams including occasional flexible schedules to accommodate time zones.Our commitmentWe believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.Our Perks and BenefitsAt Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits. Department:Finance/Accounting