Sr. Finance Analyst - Inventory & Operations

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Austin, TX is seeking a Sr. Finance Analyst to support the Compute & Enterprise AI BU by managing inventory-related financial performance in the Server product line. You will partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Product Management and other Finance teams to optimize inventory and value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent.
• MBA preferred.
• Experience preferably in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing.
• Strong analytical rigor and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain and Product Management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels by product, family, and location.
• Forecast inventory needs based on revenue, demand, and S&OP plans.
• Evaluate inventory build, buffer, and end-of-life mitigation strategies.
• Track inventory aging, excess/obsolete items, and lifecycle risks.
• Model financial impact of inventory decisions, including margin and cost analysis.
• Support new product launches with inventory and ramp planning.
• Advise business leaders on inventory risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS, audits, SOX, and accounting policies.
• Coordinate with Corporate Accounting on reconciliations and reserves.

Skills

Inventory analysis

P&L management

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent

MBA preferred

Experience in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them. AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.

The Role

The Sr. Finance Analyst role is a high-visibility position within AMD’s Finance organization in Austin, TX. It is critical to the success of the business and sits within the Compute & Enterprise AI business unit finance organization. Key responsibilities include supporting the Compute & Enterprise AI Business Unit in managing inventory-related financial performance in the Server product line. This role partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Product Management, and other Finance teams to optimize inventory levels, maintain accurate inventory valuation, focuses on inventory strategy, yields and cost impacts on product P&L, forecasting, and cross-functional decision support across wafers and ATMP operations.

The Person

The ideal candidate should have a bias for action, high sense of teamwork, and ability to speak up and make recommendations in a fast-moving environment. Additionally, we are looking for a teammate with strong business acumen and strategic thinking with ability to connect operational drivers to financial outcomes. Role requires someone with high analytical rigor and attention to detail, who also with capability to grow within the position and in the future, rotate to Finance leadership positions within the Company.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels by product, family, and location.
• Forecast inventory needs based on revenue, demand, and S&OP plans.
• Evaluate strategies for inventory build, buffer, and end-of-life mitigation.
• Track inventory aging, excess/obsolete items, and lifecycle risks.
• Model financial impact of inventory decisions, including margin and cost analysis.
• Support new product launches with inventory and ramp planning.
• Advise business leaders on inventory risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS, audits, SOX, and accounting policies.
• Coordinate with Corporate Accounting on reconciliations and reserves.

Preferred Experience

• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication, teaming, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Strong background in product P&L management and inventory analysis
• Experience in standard costing and manufacturing variance analysis
• Experience supporting S&OP or demand planning processes

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent
• MBA preferred
• Experience preferably in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing

LOCATION:

• Austin, TX

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.