The group you'll be a part of

The Global Finance Group drives financial strategies based on expert understanding of Lam's breakthrough 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

At Lam, as a Financial Analyst, you will be a trusted advisor to the business and influence sound business decisions based on your expertise in interpreting data, performing analysis, modeling, and understanding financial outlook. You're in a high visibility role working with internal business partners at all levels and across functions, on challenging and rewarding projects that help shape Lam's financial strategies and decisions for the future.

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What You'll Do

Perform financial forecasting, consolidation, reporting, and operational metrics tracking in support of financial cycles: Quarterly Reviews, Annual Operating Planning (AOP), and Balance Sheet Review (BSR).
Manage quarter-end close processes including variance analysis and actuals vs. forecast reporting of inventory, headcount, Opex, Capex.
Perform financial analysis to influence decisions and support corporate initiatives.
Prepare and publish reports creating visibility to spending trends and headcount to make spending prioritization recommendations.
Partner with Business Operations to identify and support or drive profitability initiatives and projects.
Identify and lead business process improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
Build trusted business relationships, gain deep understanding of the business, and act as an advisor providing actionable insights from growth opportunities to cost savings.
Support internal and external audits, as well as controls and compliance related activities.

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 details and demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with 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.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

Foundational understanding of US GAAP and India GAAP is a plus.
Prior experience within technology, manufacturing, or related industries.
Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and reporting skills.
SAP and Business Objects experience is highly desirable or demonstrable strong systems skills.
Experience in business intelligence (BI) technologies, tools, and concepts.
Ability to collaborate with diverse, cross-functional, and international teams including occasional flexible schedules to accommodate 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.

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