Financial Analyst 5
Lam Research, Fremont, CA, United States
The group you’ll be a part of
A high performing global Finance team supporting Lam Research's Chief Technology Officer organization. This role sits at the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation, enabling the CTO organization to make smarter, value-driven R&D investments. The Finance Manager will support how innovation is funded, measured, and scaled—while safeguarding financial discipline and trust.
The impact you’ll make
This role offers the opportunity to influence the financial strategy of R&D investments, directly support innovation outcomes, and act as a trusted finance partner to business and technical leaders—while maintaining strong financial stewardship for the organization.
What You’ll Do
This role serves as a key finance partner to CTO and R&D leadership, supporting portfolio strategy, R&D program economics, and long‑term technology roadmaps. The position blends forward‑looking business partnership and value analysis with product line controllership, enabling informed investment decisions across early‑stage research, platform development, and advanced R&D programs—while maintaining financial integrity, compliance, and operational rigor.
Primary Activities
Strategic Business Partnering & Value Analysis
Act as a lead finance partner to Program/Product Line R&D leaders, supporting strategic and operational decisions.
Provide financial analysis for R&D portfolios and programs, including business cases, ROI analysis, scenario modeling, and funding strategies.
Drive value‑based decision‑making across the R&D lifecycle (concept, development, launch, and post‑launch performance).
Translate complex financial data into clear insights and recommendations for leadership.
Support long‑range planning, strategic roadmap development, and capital allocation decisions.
R&D Program Financial Management
Lead Financial Planning And Analysis For R&D Programs, Including
Program budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
Headcount and resource modeling
Milestone‑based funding and performance tracking
Partner with program managers to identify cost, schedule, and value risks, and develop mitigation strategies. Establish and improve R&D financial governance, metrics, and dashboards.
Financial Integrity
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. Support monthly close, accruals, reserves, and financial statements for the organization. Ensure compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards (US GAAP/IFRS as applicable), and internal controls (SOX). Partner with Corporate Finance, Accounting, and Audit teams on reporting, audits, and policy implementation.
Leadership & Process Improvement
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and analytical capabilities. Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and value creation across the organization.
Who We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
8–12 years of progressive finance experience, including:
Business partnering with technical and business leaders
FP&A and value/ROI analysis
Accounting responsibility
Experience supporting R&D, engineering, or innovation‑driven organizations
Solid knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting standards
Proven ability to influence in a matrixed environment
Preferred Qualifications
CPA and/or MBA
Experience in semiconductor capital equipment or similar high technology industry
Background in R&D portfolio management or innovation investment governance
Experience leveraging advanced analytics or AI tools to support investment decisions
Our commitment
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non‑discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Work Location Flexibility
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on‑site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On‑site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On‑site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on‑site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1‑2 days per week on‑site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.
Salary
CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $114,000.00 - $253,000.00. This range is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors including the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.
Our Perks And Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.
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A high performing global Finance team supporting Lam Research's Chief Technology Officer organization. This role sits at the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation, enabling the CTO organization to make smarter, value-driven R&D investments. The Finance Manager will support how innovation is funded, measured, and scaled—while safeguarding financial discipline and trust.
The impact you’ll make
This role offers the opportunity to influence the financial strategy of R&D investments, directly support innovation outcomes, and act as a trusted finance partner to business and technical leaders—while maintaining strong financial stewardship for the organization.
What You’ll Do
This role serves as a key finance partner to CTO and R&D leadership, supporting portfolio strategy, R&D program economics, and long‑term technology roadmaps. The position blends forward‑looking business partnership and value analysis with product line controllership, enabling informed investment decisions across early‑stage research, platform development, and advanced R&D programs—while maintaining financial integrity, compliance, and operational rigor.
Primary Activities
Strategic Business Partnering & Value Analysis
Act as a lead finance partner to Program/Product Line R&D leaders, supporting strategic and operational decisions.
Provide financial analysis for R&D portfolios and programs, including business cases, ROI analysis, scenario modeling, and funding strategies.
Drive value‑based decision‑making across the R&D lifecycle (concept, development, launch, and post‑launch performance).
Translate complex financial data into clear insights and recommendations for leadership.
Support long‑range planning, strategic roadmap development, and capital allocation decisions.
R&D Program Financial Management
Lead Financial Planning And Analysis For R&D Programs, Including
Program budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
Headcount and resource modeling
Milestone‑based funding and performance tracking
Partner with program managers to identify cost, schedule, and value risks, and develop mitigation strategies. Establish and improve R&D financial governance, metrics, and dashboards.
Financial Integrity
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. Support monthly close, accruals, reserves, and financial statements for the organization. Ensure compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards (US GAAP/IFRS as applicable), and internal controls (SOX). Partner with Corporate Finance, Accounting, and Audit teams on reporting, audits, and policy implementation.
Leadership & Process Improvement
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and analytical capabilities. Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and value creation across the organization.
Who We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
8–12 years of progressive finance experience, including:
Business partnering with technical and business leaders
FP&A and value/ROI analysis
Accounting responsibility
Experience supporting R&D, engineering, or innovation‑driven organizations
Solid knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting standards
Proven ability to influence in a matrixed environment
Preferred Qualifications
CPA and/or MBA
Experience in semiconductor capital equipment or similar high technology industry
Background in R&D portfolio management or innovation investment governance
Experience leveraging advanced analytics or AI tools to support investment decisions
Our commitment
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non‑discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Work Location Flexibility
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on‑site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On‑site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On‑site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on‑site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1‑2 days per week on‑site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.
Salary
CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $114,000.00 - $253,000.00. This range is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors including the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.
Our Perks And Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.
#J-18808-Ljbffr