Financial Analyst

Diodes Incorporated; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Diodes Incorporated in South Portland, ME, is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the finance team supporting our semiconductor fabrication facility. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and decision support for Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations leadership.

This role emphasizes data‑driven insights, large dataset analyses, and executive‑level reporting to improve cost efficiency, fab utilization, and capital investments, while collaborating across functions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3+ years in FP&A, cost accounting or manufacturing finance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and modeling skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting tools proficiency.
• Experience with large datasets and translating findings into business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial performance across wafer fabrication operations, assembly, test, and capital investment activities.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models for revenue forecasting, gross margin analysis, fab utilization, capex, and long-range planning.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting processes with insights into drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Analyze manufacturing costs (wafer costs, yields, cycle times, equipment utilization, labor, overhead) to identify profitability opportunities.
• Support quarterly earnings processes with analyses and management reporting packages.
• Monitor actuals vs budgets; investigate variances and provide recommendations.
• Evaluate strategic investments with operations teams (equipment, capacity, nodes, process improvements).
• Prepare executive dashboards and presentations translating data into insights.
• Support annual operating plan and long-term planning, including scenario modeling.
• Coordinate with accounting and SEC reporting to align forecasts with financial statements.

Job description

Join our organization and support our vision to inspire future technology through leading semiconductor solutions.

Diodes deliver advanced analog and power semiconductor solutions to the world’s leading technology companies, driving innovation, efficiency, and performance across high‑growth markets. Our teams collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, support and corporate functions in a fast‑paced, transparent culture guided by our core values:

Integrity

Commitment

We design reliable technology that improves the world—while prioritizing sustainability, safety, and employee well‑being.

We have an exciting opportunity within Diodes for a Financial Analyst.

Life at Diodes

Join our organization and support our vision to inspire future technology through leading semiconductor solutions.

Diodes deliver advanced analog and power semiconductor solutions to the world’s leading technology companies, driving innovation, efficiency, and performance across high‑growth markets. Our teams collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, support and corporate functions in a fast‑paced, transparent culture guided by our core values:

Integrity

Commitment

Innovation.

We design reliable technology that improves the world—while prioritizing sustainability, safety, and employee well‑being.

We have an exciting opportunity within Diodes for a Financial Analyst.

Location

South Portland, ME

Compensation

Pay range $70,000 to $95,000/year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic considerations. Incentive compensation and benefits may also be available.

About the Role

The Financial Analyst supports the financial planning, analysis, reporting, and operational decision‑making activities of a semiconductor fabrication facility. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Operations leadership to provide financial insights that drive cost efficiency, capacity optimization, productivity improvements, and capital investment decisions. The analyst will play a key role in monitoring fab performance, analyzing manufacturing costs, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and delivering actionable recommendations to improve business results. This position reports to the Accounting Manager.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and business leaders to analyze financial performance across wafer fabrication operations, assembly, test, and capital investment activities.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models supporting revenue forecasting, gross margin analysis, fab utilization, capital expenditures, and long‑range planning.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting processes, providing insight into key business drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, including wafer costs, yields, cycle times, equipment utilization, labor, and overhead absorption to identify opportunities for improved profitability.
• Support quarterly earnings processes by preparing financial analyses, management reporting packages, and materials used in executive and investor communications.
• Monitor actual results against budgets and forecasts, investigate variances, and provide actionable recommendations to business leaders.
• Partner with operations teams to evaluate strategic investments in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, capacity expansions, technology nodes, and process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare executive‑level dashboards and presentations that translate complex operational and financial data into clear business insights.
• Support annual operating plan development and long‑term financial planning activities, including scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis.
• Collaborate with accounting and SEC reporting teams to ensure consistency between operating forecasts, financial statements, and management reporting.
• Utilize large datasets from ERP, manufacturing execution systems (MES), and business intelligence tools to perform data‑driven analyses and improve decision‑making.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve reporting automation, and enhance forecast accuracy through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to strategic projects such as product profitability analysis, pricing evaluations, customer and market assessments, and merger, acquisition, or investment analyses as needed.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and reporting requirements associated with operating in a publicly traded company environment.
• Limited accounting responsibilities may be assigned based on need

Tools You’ll Use

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Oracle

What You’ll Gain

• Build strong connections through networking and mentoring with members of Diodes’ highly skilled workforce
• Collaboration and exposure to a global team and resources
• Gain practical, project‑based experience that strengthens your technical and professional skills.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Cost Accounting, Manufacturing Finance, or related finance roles; manufacturing industry preferred
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and financial modeling skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
• Experience analyzing large datasets and translating findings into business recommendationsStrong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Experience with Oracle preferred
• Experience in the semiconductor or relevant sector preferred

Diodes Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.