Profitability Lead

Works independently to support a complex and growing business with a diverse set of new and existing products serving high share applications. This is a dynamic role that will enable the candidate to own responsibilities in financial analysis & reporting. Will hold profitability management and optimization in partnership with Operations, Business Management, and other key stakeholders. The position requires an individual who is eager to work across functions and levels to provide valued Finance support and consultation. Business partnering with executive management team; primary finance partner for the business unit COO and operations team. Strategic financial planning, measurement and execution around gross margin initiatives Gross Margin Leadership team swim lane execution & tracking (I&W, Period, Burden, Variance, MCOS savings) Analysis of strategic inventory decisions and ROI, responsible for driving execution to annual targets/metrics. Owner of Sequoia and GMLT product/program cost targeting and execution Owner for BU SOP reviews Forecasting & delivering predictable financial results, or where current model is off, is responsible for developing and driving mitigation/execution to get back on track. Cadence focal and coordinator for all financial submissions Close/GAAP, including balance sheet management Process improvement in collaboration with peers in SPG Business Acumen - business/financial concepts, processes and practices for sound decisions Business Partnering - creating a real and active partnership with both operations and management. Provide 'real time' support and analysis to add value in decision making Data Analytics - data analysis tools to sort through and analyze data to identify factors impacting performance and to gain greater insight into trends Data Gathering/Reporting - tools, techniques and processes for gathering/reporting data for measuring business results, objectives & strategies Financial Forecasting & Modeling - processes, tools, and techniques for exploring and evaluating alternative financial scenarios and results Flexibility & Adaptability - approaches, tools, and techniques for dealing with a changing environment Influencing - ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization Initiative - self-motivation, ability and drive to seek out work and accomplish goals Org Change Management - effect change in an organization; ability to manage successful transition from current to desired culture, practices, structure, and environment Problem Solving/Critical Thinking - approaches, tools, techniques for solving problems & making sound recommendations Very strong Excel skills, including modeling Strong communication, including presentation skills Basic or intermediate accounting knowledge BS degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA preferred 5+ years of experience, semiconductor equipment or components manufacturing preferred