Financial Analyst - Sr

InvenSense Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

InvenSense Inc. is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the FP&A team in San Jose, CA. You will partner with R&D and SG&A leaders to drive planning, forecasting, and insightful performance analyses that influence key decisions.

You will build and maintain financial models, produce monthly closes, and deliver clear financial commentary to senior leadership. This role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration and strong data storytelling to optimize resource allocation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive FP&A experience or related roles.
• Experience with month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly financial close with key drivers and cross-functional coordination.
• Prepare and maintain monthly/quarterly forecasts and annual budget.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to aid planning.
• Assist in monthly P&L statements and management reporting.
• Provide variance analysis and commentary on drivers and trends.
• Support J-SOX compliance activities and related controls.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Communicating to non-finance

Budgeting & forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday Adaptive Planning

Anaplan

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical, collaborative, and business-minded Senior Financial Analyst to join our Financial Planning & Analysis team. In this role, you will partner closely with the Senior Director of FP&A and department leaders across Research & Development (R&D) and Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) to drive effective financial planning, performance management, and decision support.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling and accounting knowledge with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights. This is an excellent opportunity for a high-caliber finance professional who is eager to influence business decisions, improve processes, and work in a dynamic, cross‑functional environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Forecasting, and Reporting

• Support the Senior Director of FP&A in the monthly financial close process, including reviewing actual results, identifying key drivers, and coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Prepare and maintain monthly and quarterly forecasts, as well as the annual operating budget.

• Develop and update financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support business planning and decision‑making.

• Assist in preparing monthly P&L statements and related management reporting for review by senior leadership.

• Prepare and distribute monthly functional spending reports for R&D and SG&A departments.

• Review spending results with department managers, explain key variances, and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Provide value‑added variance analysis across actuals, budget, and forecast, including clear commentary on underlying business drivers.

• Monitor departmental spending, headcount, and operating expense trends to support financial discipline and resource allocation.

Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted finance business partner to R&D and SG&A department managers.

• Collaborate with business leaders to develop annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly outlooks.

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to help department managers manage expenses and achieve business objectives.

• Translate financial data into concise, understandable information for non‑finance stakeholders.

• Build strong relationships across Finance and the broader organization to improve communication, accountability, and decision‑making.

• Controls, Compliance, and Tax Support

• Support J‑SOX compliance activities, including documentation, control testing, evidence gathering, and remediation efforts as needed.

• Prepare financial information and supporting schedules for tax reporting and other statutory requirements.

• Ensure financial analyses and reports are accurate, complete, timely, and aligned with company policies and accounting principles.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen reporting processes, improve data quality, and enhance internal controls.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support ad hoc financial analyses, management requests, and strategic projects.

• Assist with process improvements, automation, and the enhancement of FP&A reporting tools.

• Contribute to special projects and cross‑functional initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, management reporting, or a related role.

• Experience supporting month‑end close, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting processes.

• Strong understanding of P&L statements, operating expenses, variance analysis, and financial planning concepts.

• Experience partnering with department managers and presenting financial information to non‑finance audiences.

• Knowledge of internal controls and audit processes; experience with J‑SOX is preferred.

• Experience preparing financial schedules or statements for tax reporting is a plus.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.

• Experience with ERP, planning, and reporting systems such as [insert applicable systems, e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, Power BI] is preferred.

• CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent professional certification is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to connect financial results to business performance.

• Strong business partner who builds credibility and trust with stakeholders.

• Clear and compelling communicator with strong presentation and storytelling skills.

• Highly detail‑oriented while maintaining the ability to understand the broader business context.

• Proactive and solutions‑oriented, with a demonstrated ability to identify issues and recommend improvements.

• Organized and results‑driven, able to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines.

• Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

• High integrity and sound judgment, particularly when handling confidential financial information.

What You Will Bring

The successful candidate will be a motivated finance professional who enjoys going beyond reporting numbers to understand why performance is changing and what actions the business should take. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership and functional executives, influence operating decisions, and contribute to the continued evolution of the FP&A organization.

InvenSense, a TDK group company, is a world‑leading provider of MEMS and magnetic sensor solutions found in mobile, wearable, smart home, AR/VR, and other consumer and IoT applications. We are innovators with a 20+ year history of patented sensor technologies. As experts in our field, we lead industry breakthroughs in consumer, industrial and automotive technology and reliably deliver high‑quality solutions to our partners across global markets. Learn more about us at invensense.tdk.com.

The starting annual base pay for this role is between USD 105,000 and 125,000 for San Jose, CA. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, location, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role is also eligible for variable bonus programs and benefits.

For remote positions, the range may be lower dependent on location. This will be addressed during the recruitment conversation with the recruiter.