Financial Analyst QCT OpEx Finance

Finance And Accounting Group, Finance

**This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.**

Exceptional opportunity to work in QCT Finance and manage R&D headcount and expense reporting for the Mobile, Compute, XR, Infrastructure and Tech business units. The position will be responsible for the consolidation of R&D actuals and forecasts by project and group, as well as the allocation of headcount and expense targets to groups and business units. Monthly and quarterly responsibilities will include variance analysis, financial reporting, and management-level presentations. Other duties include performing ad hoc analysis and proactively improving business processes that impact finance. Successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the flexibility to manage various projects and deliverables. Responsibilities will provide candidate the opportunity to work closely with Program Management, Product Management, Engineering, and Finance business unit teams, in addition to QCT's Engineering Planning Roadmap. The role will consist of extensive Excel, PowerPoint, and Tableau use for projects and presentations. A successful candidate will be self-motivated, be someone that produces an accurate work product, and can work in a fast-paced environment.

OPEX Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual OPEX forecasting and budgeting cycles, including RFF and outlook updates
• Assist with consolidation of OPEX actuals and forecasts across functions, business units, and cost categories
• Prepare and maintain variance analyses (actuals vs. forecast/budget), identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities

Financial Analysis & Insights

• Perform trend analysis and ad-hoc financial analysis to support management decision-making
• Support headcount, labor, and non-labor expense tracking, ensuring alignment with approved plans
• Partner with senior analysts and finance managers to support functional and engineering leaders on OPEX-related topics
• Collaborate with operations and accounting to ensure data accuracy and timely close activities
• Support preparation of executive summaries

Process & Systems

• Help maintain and improve financial models, templates, and reporting tools (e.g., Excel-based models, dashboards)
• Identify opportunities to standardize processes, improve data quality, and increase efficiency across OPEX workflows

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree. 1+ year of Finance, Accounting, or related work experience.*Completed advanced degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one year (Master's = one year) of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
• 3 years of experience in finance, FP&A, accounting, or analytical roles
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic modeling)
• Solid analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines
• Exposure to OPEX forecasting, budgeting, or variance analysis
• Experience working with financial systems or planning tools (e.g., TM1, SAP, Hyperion, Anaplan, or similar)
• Familiarity with dashboarding or reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with cross-functional partners

Key Competencies & Attributes:

• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership
• Curious, eager to learn, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented mindset with a service-oriented approach
• Ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits: $72,800.00 - $109,200.00