Principal Analyst Business Finance

About GlobalFoundries 

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.  

Summary of Role 

This role sits within the Strategic Finance and Operations (SF&O) team at GlobalFoundries. The SF&O team understands complex and dynamic Financial Operations models and translates them to business impact for GlobalFoundries.

• Interaction with various teams and functions to develop well-rounded knowledge of the business 

• Guiding the business units through dynamic and complex monthly and quarterly financial analysis

• High touch with executive leaders including formal mentorship 

• Ability to quickly build and leverage an internal network 

Job Responsibilities 

• Assist in Budget, financial research, Monthly forecast & actual readouts to assist the team in meeting their Operational and Capital Expense Plans. 

• Assist and drive Projects associated with our Strategic Finance Objectives for R&D

• Streamline and Digitize Processes to build efficiencies and lower costs

• Develops, implements and/or maintains the financial plans and policies of the organization.

• Develops, implements and maintains the financial plans and policies of the organization.

• Assesses the financial impact of key business decisions, including operating expense planning, capital allocation, cost/pricing initiatives, and others for both the mid- and long-range planning horizons

• Monitors financial performance through analyzing and reporting variances to forecasts

• Establishes fiscal controls, prepares financial reports, maintains strong relationships with product management and site finance teams

• Performs a variety of financial planning & analysis activities

• Conducts significant ad-hoc analysis to ensure the best corporate decisions are made to achieve operational and financial objectives

• Increases organizational productivity by working with internal partners to develop repeatable business processes

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

• Work and collaborate on other projects and/or assignments as needed

Job Complexity
Works on projects, assignments and problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Proactively solves complex problems, take a new perspective using existing solutions.
Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.

Accountability
Normally receives very little guidance on day-to-day work and general guidance on new assignments.
Makes decisions that impact processes in other functions or geographies.
Identifies proactively cross functional process improvements and cost management activities consistent with company (financial) objectives.
Leads moderately complex global or cross-functional projects.

Relationship Focus
Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.

Other Responsibilities:

Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Requirements Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Economics or Mathematics 
• 4-5+ years of work experience with Bachelors degree in relevant professional environments, such as top semiconductor, technology, research organizations or corporate business development functions
• Financial Analysis
• Business cases
• Project Management
• Presentations
• Fluent in English (written and verbal); Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Self-driven personality with exceptional analytical skills, structured work style and ability to understand complex matters quickly 
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite – data analytics and modeling in Excel and