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Senior Finance Manager Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA at Blake-Ryan & Associates
Title: Senior Finance Manager
Company: Blake-Ryan & Associates
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Senior Manager, FP&A
Sunnyvale, CA – leading global tech company
$170-200K plus bonus and significant equity package
Keys:
• 10+ years of corporate financial experience in a large, sophisticated, matrixed type company. Big company is critical, prefer publicly traded.
• Manufacturing required including tech industries – software, semiconductor, biotech, med device, etc.
• Prefer Business Unit experience – straight corporate FP&A types are not as good of a fit.
• Must have FP&A experience combined with strong cost analysis experience
o Cost accounting, operational analysis, KPI’s, COGS, gross margin analysis, PPV (Purchase Price Variance) analysis, etc.
o FP&A to include budgeting, forecasting, annual planning, variance to plan, etc.
• Must have 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience should include business decision analysis, forecasting, variance analysis, annual budgeting and/or operational analysis (cost, pricing, margin, etc.), analyzing large data sets, providing ad hoc strategic analysis and the ability to “tell the story” of the analysis.
• Must have strong communication skills as this position supports various business leaders across the company/high level internal customers who are non-finance people.
• Must have advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; Oracle, Hyperion Planning and Smart View a plus. Power BI, Power Pivot, etc. a plus.
• MBA or CMA preferred.
Responsibilities:
• Lead all aspects of FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and monthly close reporting
• Develop and maintain financial models covering product P&Ls, gross margin, R&D opex, and headcount across the portfolio
• Analyze revenue, margin, and operating expense trends to identify opportunities to improve financial performance, investment ROI, and capital efficiency
• Prepare and present executive financial reviews covering revenue, gross margin, opex, headcount, and key business KPIs to BU and corporate leadership
• Lead the annual operating plan and quarterly forecasting cycles for the BU, providing recommendations grounded in financial analysis and strategic priorities
• Ensure financial integrity and alignment with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting requirements
• Lead or contribute to strategic initiatives including M&A diligence, product line investment cases, long-range planning, and ROI analyses on major engineering programs
• Supervise and mentor a team of FP&A professionals, building bench strength and fostering a high-performing, development-oriented culture
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA certification preferred
• 10+ years of experience in FP&A and cost accounting/analysis within the tech industry
• 3+ years of leadership experience
• Experience building, leading and mentoring a FP&A team
• Proficiency in cost accounting principles, techniques, and methodologies
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify trends and patterns
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant accounting software.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and precision
