Principal Analyst Finance Project Management

GlobalFoundries; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor foundry is seeking a Principal Analyst Finance Project Management in Bengaluru Urban. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence. The position focuses on driving measurable improvements in financial operations and collaborating with various business leaders. It offers a chance to make an impact in a global context and supports a culture of innovation and diversity.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence, preferably within Finance or Shared Services.
• Experience with program management tools is essential.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the definition and execution of the Finance CI vision.
• Assist in managing the CI intake and governance process.
• Develop and maintain global CI playbooks and governance frameworks.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Operational Excellence

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Principal Analyst Finance Project Management

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GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Job Description Summary

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Analyst will support the Manager of Continuous Improvement in executing the strategy, governance, and delivery of the Finance Operations CI portfolio across global processes within the CFO organization. This role will collaborate with IT, Shared Services/BPO, and business leaders to drive measurable improvements in cycle time, quality, cost‑to‑serve, touchless processing rates, and control effectiveness.

Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Support the definition and execution of the Finance CI vision, roadmap, and annual OKRs aligned to CFO strategic priorities.
• Assist in managing the CI intake, triage, and stage‑gate governance process to maintain a value‑tracked initiative pipeline.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of global CI playbooks, standard work, and governance frameworks.
• Support cross‑functional CI and automation initiatives by preparing charters, benefit cases, and execution plans.
• Participate in portfolio reviews, RAID log updates, and executive readouts to ensure visibility and accountability.
• Facilitate Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen events, and end‑to‑end process redesigns for Finance operations.
• Help define and maintain KPI dashboards tracking metrics such as touchless invoice rate, cost per invoice, DPO/OTP, cycle time, etc.
• Link CI improvements to financial outcomes including savings, cost avoidance, and working capital impact.
• Support change management efforts including communications, training, and post‑implementation hypercare.
• Ensure redesigned processes comply with SOX, policy, and segregation of duties requirements.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across Finance Operations.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence, preferably within Finance or Shared Services.
• Experience with program management tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, or Jira.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem‑solving ability.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP/PgMP certification and Prosci/Change Management certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Experience supporting global CI portfolios and delivering measurable benefits.
• Collaborative and business‑savvy with a proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities.
• Resilient under pressure with a bias for action.

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical/physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.

Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia