Senior Finance Lead, IP Licensing & AI Tools

GlobalFoundries inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Finance Manager to support its IP Licensing and Tools businesses, focusing on IFRS 15 revenue recognition and aligned contract structures. This hands-on finance leader works closely with Sales, Legal, Product, Engineering and Operations to shape commercial and investment decisions.

The role emphasizes partnering across departments, leading financial planning and analysis, and driving automation in FP&A and contract workflows to improve forecast accuracy and

Qualifications

• CPA, MBA, or relevant master’s degree.
• 10+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience, ideally in semiconductor IP licensing.
• Deep expertise in IFRS 15 revenue recognition and contract structuring across complex technology arrangements.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and executive-level presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Revenue & Contract Ownership: Partner with Sales, Legal, and Finance to structure IP licensing and tools agreements.
• Own end-to-end contract economics, including performance obligation assessment and revenue recognition under IFRS 15.
• Ensure deal structures and revenue timing align with commercial objectives and accounting requirements.
• Business Partnering: Primary finance partner for Product, Engineering, and Operations leaders; evaluate R&D investments and profitability.
• Support pricing, deal strategies, and trade-off decisions with clear financial insights.
• Financial Leadership: Lead FP&A for IP Licensing and Tools; drive forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• AI Enablement & Automation: Drive automation across FP&A and contract workflows to improve forecast accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

IFRS revenue recognition

Contract structuring

Financial planning & analysis

Executive communication

Education

CPA or MBA

Job description

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Finance Manager to support its IP Licensing and Tools businesses, focusing on IFRS 15 revenue recognition and aligned contract structures. This hands-on finance leader works closely with Sales, Legal, Product, Engineering and Operations to shape commercial and investment decisions.

The role emphasizes partnering across departments, leading financial planning and analysis, and driving automation in FP&A and contract workflows to improve forecast accuracy and