Senior Analyst - FP&A

Netlist; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Netlist, Inc. is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis.

The role partners with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to provide insights, develop forecasts, evaluate opportunities, and guide long-term financial objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, advanced financial modeling, and the ability to communicate complex financial information to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• MBA, CPA, CFA or similar certification preferred.
• 5-8 years of FP&A, forecasting, budgeting and modeling experience.
• Public company experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel with complex modeling, forecasting and scenario analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial planning software.
• Experience with Power BI or Tableau or similar BI tools.
• SOX compliance knowledge and internal controls experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and long-range financial plans.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models for strategic planning.
• Analyze performance and provide actionable recommendations to improve results.
• Partner with department leaders on budgets and expenditures.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management reporting packages.
• Support investor relations with financial information for earnings releases and boards.
• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards and presentations.
• Mentor junior analysts and support financial planning processes.

Job description

Senior Analyst, FP&A

Reports To: CFO

Company Overview:

Netlist, Inc. (OTCQB: NLST) is a leading provider of high-performance modular memory subsystems and next-generation storage-class memory solutions. We specialize in cutting-edge technologies that enable innovation in AI, cloud computing, and enterprise infrastructure. Our product portfolio includes DDR4/DDR5 DIMMs, NAND-based SSDs, and advanced interconnect technologies such as CXL and PCIe.

Join our world-class engineering team and be part of shaping the future of memory and storage architecture.

Position Summary:

Netlist has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst. The Senior FP&A Analyst will play a critical role in supporting financial planning, forecasting, business performance analysis, and strategic decision-making. This position partners closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, develop forecasts, evaluate business opportunities, and support the Company's long-term financial objectives.

The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, advanced financial modeling capabilities, excellent business acumen, and the ability to communicate complex financial information to various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and management of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic planning and business initiatives.
• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable recommendations to improve business results.
• Partner with department leaders to develop budgets, evaluate expenditures, and support business decisions.
• Monitor financial trends and identify risks, opportunities, and key business drivers.
• Support Investor Relations activities, including preparation and analysis of financial information for earnings releases, investor presentations, Board materials, analyst requests, public company reporting, and shareholder communications.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting packages.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis of actual results compared to budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Evaluate operational and financial performance metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Prepare executive-level financial reports, presentations, and dashboards.
• Support workforce planning and headcount analysis in partnership with Human Resources.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and enhancement of financial planning processes, procedures, and controls.
• Support financial audits and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Participate in SOX compliance activities, including documentation, testing, and reporting of controls.
• Develop and maintain financial and operational KPI dashboards.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses, scenario modeling, and special projects for senior management.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic planning and capital allocation decisions.
• Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on financial modeling, reporting, and analysis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of progressively responsible experience in FP&A, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Public company experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial planning software.
• Experience with business intelligence and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar applications preferred.
• Experience with SOX compliance, including documentation, compliance processes, testing, and reporting of internal controls.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and performance metrics.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to present complex financial information to executive leadership.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the semiconductor, manufacturing, or technology industry.
• Experience supporting executive leadership and Board-level reporting.
• Knowledge of GAAP and public company reporting requirements.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $155,000