Senior Analyst - FPA
Role Overview
Netlist has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst.
The Senior FP&A Analyst will play a critical role in supporting financial planning, forecasting, business performance analysis, and strategic decision-making.
This position partners closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, develop forecasts, evaluate business opportunities, and support the Company's long-term financial objectives.
The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, advanced financial modeling capabilities, excellent business acumen, and the ability to communicate complex financial information to various stakeholders.
Key Skills for This Role
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation and management of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
- Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic planning and business initiatives.
- Analyze financial performance and provide actionable recommendations to improve business results.
- Partner with department leaders to develop budgets, evaluate expenditures, and support business decisions.
- Monitor financial trends and identify risks, opportunities, and key business drivers.
- Support Investor Relations activities, including preparation and analysis of financial information for earnings releases, investor presentations, Board materials, analyst requests, public company reporting, and shareholder communications.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting packages.
- Conduct detailed variance analysis of actual results compared to budget, forecast, and prior periods.
- Evaluate operational and financial performance metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Prepare executive-level financial reports, presentations, and dashboards.
- Support workforce planning and headcount analysis in partnership with Human Resources.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and enhancement of financial planning processes, procedures, and controls.
- Support financial audits and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal controls.
- Participate in SOX compliance activities, including documentation, testing, and reporting of controls.
- Develop and maintain financial and operational KPI dashboards.
- Perform ad hoc financial analyses, scenario modeling, and special projects for senior management.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic planning and capital allocation decisions.
- Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on financial modeling, reporting, and analysis.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required.
- MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.
- Minimum of 5-8 years of progressively responsible experience in FP&A, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
- Public company experience preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial planning software.
- Experience with business intelligence and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar applications preferred.
- Experience with SOX compliance, including documentation, compliance processes, testing, and reporting of internal controls.
- Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and performance metrics.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to present complex financial information to executive leadership.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the semiconductor, manufacturing, or technology industry.
- Experience supporting executive leadership and Board-level reporting.
- Knowledge of GAAP and public company reporting requirements.
- Salary Range: $120,000 - $155,000
- MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.
- Public company experience preferred.
- Experience with business intelligence and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar applications preferred.
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Designs and manufactures high-performance memory and storage solutions.
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