Sr. Finance Manager - Datacenter GPU (San Jose)

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career. THE ROLE: This Senior Finance Manager role is a high-visibility position within AMD's Finance organization, and plays a critical role in the support and success of the Artificial Intelligence Group Business Unit. This position serves as the key business partner to the BU leadership team, providing financial leadership, insight, and strategic support to drive performance and achieve business objectives. The role will work cross-functionally with various AMD operations stakeholders, finance counterparts and technical accounting.THE PERSON: We are seeking a strategic, results-oriented leader with a strong bias for action and a proven ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional communication skills and a collaborative mindset, effectively managing multiple priorities. This Individual is expected to provide strong leadership, drive cross-organizational initiatives around inventory and cost valuation and management, lead core financial planning activities, confidently make recommendations and serve as a strong finance partner to Datacenter GPU leadership.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the Finance Lead for Datacenter GPU inventory valuation management, product costing and manufacturing variance management and reporting.Directly support the business unit leadership team delivering data-driven insights, financial guidance, and decision support.Engage/Lead core finance improvement initiatives around inventory planning, cost and forecasting including Annual Operating Plans, and intra-quarter Outlooks.Establish and maintain transparent reporting and cost component structure (e.g., wafer, bump/sort, assembly/test, substrate/interposer/HBM, freight, overhead) with stakeholders.Collaborate with product planning, global operations and quality to improve visibility on inventories.Lead continuous improvement of inventory valuation models for the datacenter GPU business.Prepare and disseminate timely and accurate financial information to allow the business to plan, forecast, and make decisions using controlled and consistent data.Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis of non-product costs; communicate financial performance and risks to senior leadership and corporate finance.Improve financial transparency by establishing clear metrics, reporting frameworks, and performance tracking for platform initiatives.Ensure strong internal controls and adherence to company financial policies and accounting standards.Partner with Corporate Finance, Accounting, and other BU Finance teams to ensure alignment and consistency in reporting.Identify potential opportunities for process improvement to existing processes and cadence.PERFERRED EXPERIENCE: Cost & Inventory Valuation and Modeling experience preferably within semiconductor industry.Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication, teaming, and problem-solving skills.Progressive experience in Finance, including significant exposure to BU, platform, or P&L Management roles.Experience supporting infrastructure, platform, or engineering-heavy organizations (semiconductor, datacenter or hardware environments preferred).Strong financial modeling, cost analysis and forecasting, and analytical skills.Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and comfortable with ambiguity, possessing a proactive approach to problem-solving.Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth, and challenging environment.Robust analytical skills required and the ability to turn complex data and concepts into valuable information to present in a simple/understandable manner.Ability to work in teams and with all levels of an organization as well as work independently.Proficiency in Excel, AI tools, MSFT Co-Pilot, and ERP systems experience (SAP, SAP HANA).ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or equivalentMBA, CPA or CFA preferredLOCATION: San Jose, CAThis role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.#LI-GW1#LI-HybridBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.This posting is for an existing vacancy.