Senior Financial Analyst

We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join an engineering organization in Fremont, California. This long-term contract position will play a key role in financial planning, operational analysis, and executive reporting within a dynamic public-company environment. The ideal candidate brings strong FP& A expertise, sound business judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with leaders across finance, accounting, and operations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and annual planning activities to support business performance and strategic goals.

• Work closely with department leaders to deliver financial insights, planning guidance, and decision support across the organization.

• Evaluate revenue trends, gross margin performance, and spending patterns to identify risks and opportunities.

• Analyze manufacturing-related financial drivers, including material costs, labor, overhead, warranty exposure, and margin performance.

• Provide operational analysis focused on production efficiency, manufacturing output, and cycle time improvement opportunities.

• Prepare clear presentations and financial summaries for senior executives to support business reviews and planning discussions.

• Build and maintain financial models that inform scenario planning, investment decisions, and ongoing performance management.

• Partner with accounting and operations teams in a fast-paced environment to ensure accurate analysis and timely business support.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with a strong foundation in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Background in semiconductor, manufacturing, or other complex product-based environments is strongly preferred.
• Experience working within a public company setting and supporting recurring planning cycles.
• Solid understanding of cost accounting concepts, revenue recognition principles, full P& L analysis, and gross margin performance drivers.
• Proven ability to analyze manufacturing operations and translate financial data into actionable business recommendations.
• Proficiency with financial systems and planning tools such as Oracle Fusion, Essbase, SmartView, Hyperion, or Adaptive Planning.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with confidence interacting with and influencing senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, operate independently, and succeed in a high-growth, fast-moving environment.

Compensation

$55.00-$75.00 Hourly

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