Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

This position provides advanced financial planning and analysis a microelectronics & semiconductor manufacturing company based in Austin, TX and is a crucial member of the Finance team, playing a vital role to support business development models, budget preparation, financial reporting, and forecasting, development of pro forma financials for projects, grant applications, programs and other initiatives.

Position Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis and Reporting: (70%)

· Lead the development and maintenance of detailed financial models—budgets, forecasts, and long-range projections—for multiple cost centers and funding sources.

· Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc management reports, incorporating variance analyses, trend charts, and KPIs to guide decision-making.

· Conduct scenario planning and “what-if” analyses to evaluate the financial impact of strategic initiatives, capital investments, and grant-funded projects.

· Partner with the Accounting team and external auditors to reconcile general ledger activity, support month-end close tasks, and resolve audit inquiries.

· Execute special analyses—cost-benefit studies, rate proposals, and business-case development—for new tools, service centers, and sponsored-research initiatives.

· Process and review routine departmental payment requests—ensuring policy compliance and timely approval.


Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement (10%)

· Act as the financial liaison, interpreting data, and validating assumptions. Provide coaching on budget ownership.

· Facilitate cross-functional meetings to align financial plans with operational goals, identify cost-savings opportunities, and prioritize resource allocation.

· Translate complex accounting standards and public company reporting methodologies into clear guidance for non-finance stakeholders.


Process Improvement & Systems Optimization (15%)

· Map existing workflows to pinpoint inefficiencies, lead cross-functional automation and change-management projects from pilot through full implementation, and establish governance controls—while authoring and maintaining clear procedural documentation and training materials for end users.


Ad-Hoc Projects & Compliance Support (5%)

· Support compliance activities by compiling documentation for state and federal audits, preparing supporting schedules, and ensuring adherence to procurement and grant-reporting regulations.

· Serve as backup for team members and support ad-hoc projects. Ensure all processes are documented, adhere to best practices, and comply with departmental, college/CSU, university, state, and federal policies. Maintain data and file retention in line with university records requirements and

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· Minimum 5 years of progressive FP&A or finance experience—including budgeting, forecasting, strategic financial modeling, and management reporting—with at least 2 years of public accounting (audit, assurance, or advisory) or leading complex finance projects
· Expert-level Excel proficiency and hands-on experience with BI/data tools (Power BI, SQL, Tableau, etc.), plus a proven track record implementing BI solutions and ERP integrations
· Demonstrated ability to build and maintain financial models, dashboards, and management reports for diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership
· Strong analytical, creative problem-solving, organizational, and project-management skills; adept at juggling multiple deliverables under tight deadlines
· Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; able to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
Experience working with fab operations within the semiconductor or a related industry

· Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
· Experience in higher‐education finance or administration, including strategic or leadership roles.
· Active professional certification (e.g., CBAP, AFP’s FP&A, CPA, or CFA).

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.