AMD Looking for Staff Finance Analyst at San Jose, CA Full Time

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The Role

We are searching for an experienced finance analyst to join our team and help support the AI Group Finance team. The role will report to the Finance Sr. Manager. You will support our strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities, work closely with the AI leadership team and other stakeholders to provide financial insights and guidance for our innovative projects and initiatives. You will also collaborate with other functional teams across the organization to ensure alignment and compliance with corporate policies and standards. This would be an exciting opportunity to help us shape the future of artificial intelligence and thrive together with AMD!

The Person

We are looking for the ideal candidate that should have enthusiasm and business savvy on artificial intelligence. A bias for action, a high sense of collaboration, and the ability to speak up and make recommendations in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, we are looking for a teammate that will take ownership of the role, drive improvements in execution, and implement standardized work with the capability to grow within the position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in budgeting & forecasting for the AI group’s annual R&D operating plan, quarterly and monthly forecast, as well as long-term strategic plans and scenarios, including operating expenses, headcount, capital expenditures, and cross charges.
• Conduct variance analysis, financial modeling, and scenario analysis to support decision making and identify risks and opportunities.
• Understand and identify risks and potential problem areas and propose potential solutions and operational improvements to address issues or problems.
• Provide month-end accounting and financial support.
• Provide day-to-day financial approval for purchase requisition requests against budget.
• Work with cross functional teams in finance, accounting, business, operations to collaborate and deliver financial result.
• Apply strong excel skills to drive efficiencies, improve reporting and automate tasks applying sophisticated formulas and functions.

Preferred Experience

• Strong communication skills, both orally and written, especially communication of financial results and information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint with strong financial modeling skills is required
• Ability to analyze and translate outcomes of financial models and data into insights to drive the business decisions
• Strong understanding of Finance/Accounting concepts and a general understanding of US GAAP accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Excellent understanding of/or skills with financial planning & reporting systems
• SAP experience is preferable. Data mining and database leadership skills would be useful

Academic Credentials

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, accounting or related field

LOCATION:

San Jose, CA

At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package. Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

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