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Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Santa Clara,CAFull-time$216k–$297k2026-08-28 → 2026-10-23

Core

Lead enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and decision support for a global semiconductor equipment company.

Role type

Senior executive finance leader (Head of FP&A)

Builds

Long-range financial plans, annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts, executive performance reporting, and strategic investment analyses.

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / Corporate Finance

Required skills

Enterprise financial planning, forecasting methodologies, strategic financial analysis, performance management, capital allocation, financial transformation, AI/ML adoption in finance, global team leadership

Preferred skills

MBA, CPA, CMA, experience with SAP and enterprise planning platforms (Anaplan, OneStream)

Technologies

SAP, Anaplan, OneStream, AI, machine learning

Responsibilities

Lead the corporate FP&A function and establish the vision, operating model, and talent strategy; Serve as a strategic advisor to the CFO, CEO, and Board on financial performance and risks; Translate corporate strategy into actionable financial plans and resource allocation decisions; Drive an integrated planning process connecting strategy, operations, and financial outcomes; Lead long-range planning, annual operating plans, and quarterly forecasts; Develop robust forecasting methodologies for revenue, margins, and cash flow; Establish financial KPIs, dashboards, and management reporting; Lead variance analysis and performance reviews; Provide financial analysis for major strategic initiatives, investments, and acquisitions; Drive modernization of FP&A processes, systems, and data capabilities; Champion the adoption of AI and machine learning within the finance function; Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global FP&A organization.

Seniority

Executive, strategic leadership