Senior Manager, Etch Finance

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Senior Manager, Etch Finance

Date: Jul 28, 2026

Location: Fremont, CA, US, 94538

Worker Category: On-site Flex

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Finance Group drives financial strategies based on expert understanding of Lam'sbreakthrough 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 make

In this role, you will provide financial leadership for the Etch product group by driving visibility into cost structures, gross margin performance, and key profitability drivers. You will partner with the business to identify cost reduction opportunities, support margin improvement initiatives, and analyze customer pricing and deal terms to improve business performance. You will serve as a trusted advisor to cross-functional leaders and drive outcomes that balance innovation, execution, and accountability.

Primary Activities

Develop pricing, cost, and margin insights to support financial forecasts, business planning, and disciplined decision-making aligned with product group objectives.

Drive gross margin visibility by analyzing mix, cost changes, pricing actions, and margin trends to identify risks, opportunities, and practical recommendations.

Ensure pricing, cost, and margin data are accurate, controlled, and delivered on time to support reporting, close, forecast, and audit requirements.

Manage and mentor the offshore team to strengthen execution, build capability, and ensure high-quality deliverables.

Build and maintain advanced financial models, business cases, ROI analyses, scenario comparisons, and sensitivity analyses to evaluate portfolio options and support investment decisions.

Leverage advanced analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools to identify trends, quantify risks, improve forecast accuracy, and enable faster, more informed decisions.

Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.

Support internal and external audits, as well as controls and compliance-related activities.

Cultivate trusted business relationships, gain deep understanding of the business, and act as an advisor providing practical guidance on growth opportunities and cost savings.

Who we’re looking for

Bachelor’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 detail and demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the 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.

Preferred qualifications

Foundational understanding of US GAAP.

Prior experience within technology, manufacturing, or related industries.

SAP and Business Objects experience is highly desirable or demonstrable strong systems skills.

Working knowledge of forecasting tools (Workday Adaptive), data visualization (Power BI), and advanced Excel skills for analysis of large data sets.

Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed environment, drive continuous improvement, and navigate ambiguity.

Ability to collaborate with diverse, cross-functional, and international teams, including flexibility to accommodate global time zones.

Our commitment

We 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.

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $137,000.00 - $287,000.00.

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.

Our Perks and Benefits

At 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.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland

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