Financial Analyst 5

Lam Research; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Financial Analyst, where your expertise will guide critical business decisions and influence financial strategies. In this high-visibility role, you will collaborate with diverse teams to monitor significant inventory and support operational metrics. Your analytical skills will shine as you conduct financial forecasting and ensure compliance with internal controls. This is an exciting opportunity to make a substantial impact in a dynamic environment, driving efficiency and supporting corporate cost-saving initiatives. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about finance, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in finance or accounting roles.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track company-owned inventory and receivables.
• Perform financial forecasting and manage quarter-end close processes.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Data Interpretation

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Master’s degree or equivalent certification (MBA, CPA, CFA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Business Objects

Job description

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.

Specifically in this role, you will be part of a team responsible for monitoring and tracking approximately $200M of Lam-owned inventory held at supplier locations. As financial analyst supporting Global Operations, you'll also be responsible for recurring tasks that directly support our business partners' abilities to run the business.

What You’ll Do

• Support Supply Chain efforts for monitoring and tracking company-owned inventory at offsite locations and the collection and processing of outstanding receivables for sales of inventory to suppliers.
• Perform financial forecasting, consolidation, reporting, and operational metrics tracking in support of financial cycles: Quarterly Commit/Forecast Reviews (QXR), Balance Sheet Review (BSR) and Annual Operating Planning (AOP).
• Manage quarter-end close processes including variance analysis and actuals vs. forecast reporting of inventory and various Manufacturing Cost of Sales expenses ensuring timeliness and accuracy while meeting stringent deadlines.
• Partner with Supply Chain to track forecasted Supplier claim E&O reserves and manage the quarterly Supplier claim accruals.
• Ensure compliance with SOX 404 internal controls related to inventory at offsite locations and compile documentation to support requests from internal and external auditors.
• Run various weekly Manufacturing Cost of Sales reports in support of monthly close process, including posting journal entries as required.
• Partner with Supply Chain to influence and support their key objectives and corporate cost savings initiatives.
• Identify and lead business process improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Provide support to the business partners who are principally located in Livermore, CA and Tualatin, OR.

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 detail 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.
• Very strong, accurate accounting skills with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to create detailed reconciliations, including complete analysis under rigorous deadlines.

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.