Sr. Director – FP&A Systems

POSITION: Sr. Director – FP&A Systems LOCATION: Irvine, CA WORK TYPE: Onsite SALARY: $213,800 - $285,000/yr TYPE: Permanent CATEGORY: Engineering / Architecture

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Your Team, Your Impact Our Client's IT organization sits at the center of the company's innovation engine, powering the silicon that powers the world. We partner with engineering and business leaders to solve complex problems, scale securely, and turn bold ideas into products that matter.

What You Can Expect

Set Strategy & Roadmap Own and execute the enterprise FP&A systems strategy aligned to our Client's business priorities. Define multi-year roadmaps that support AOP, LRP, executive decision-making, and global finance transformation.

GenAI First FP&A Transformation Lead a GenAI first approach to modernizing FP&A capabilities by embedding AI into planning, forecasting, analysis, and executive insights.

• Identify and prioritize GenAI use cases such as predictive forecasting, scenario modeling, variance explanation, and automated executive narratives
• Partner with data science and engineering teams to productionize AI solutions with strong governance, accuracy, and explainability
• Establish guardrails for responsible AI adoption within Finance

Run at Enterprise Scale Operate and continuously enhance a global FP&A technology ecosystem with high standards for reliability, performance, security, and scalability.

Modernize the Finance Stack Drive modernization of FP&A platforms including OneStream, Power BI, Databricks, and ERP integrations to enable real-time, data-driven insights.

Lead Business-Critical Transformations Deliver large-scale, high-impact initiatives that transform FP&A processes, improve agility, and deliver measurable business outcomes. Quantify value, track ROI, and communicate impact to senior leadership.

Continuous Improvement & Governance Establish best practices, operating rhythms, and governance models to improve delivery quality, predictability, and execution maturity quarter over quarter.

Finance Partnership Serve as the primary IT leader and trusted partner to FP&A. Align priorities, manage escalations, and ensure transparent communication and successful delivery of outcomes.

Build & Lead High-Performing Teams Hire, develop, and lead a global team of FP&A systems professionals. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Vendor, Financial & Portfolio Ownership Own vendor strategy, contracts, and budgets (OpEx/CapEx). Optimize total cost of ownership while ensuring service quality and risk mitigation.

Executive Governance & Reporting Oversee portfolio delivery and executive reporting, providing clear visibility into health, risks, dependencies, and business value.

Cross-Functional Leadership Partner closely with IT, PMO, Security, Infrastructure, HR, Legal, and Finance to deliver compliant, scalable, and integrated enterprise solutions.

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, or related discipline
• 10–15 years of experience in IT or enterprise applications, with deep exposure to FP&A systems and finance processes
• 5+ years in engineering applications or lab operations
• Semiconductor industry experience supporting global Finance organizations
• Proven success delivering large, complex, global programs end-to-end
• Proven success leading large-scale standardization or transformation across global teams

GenAI / AI & Analytics

• Practical experience applying Generative AI (LLMs, transformers) to enterprise or analytics use cases
• Exposure to AI-driven automation in finance workflows (forecasting, planning, analysis)
• Understanding of AI governance, explainability, and responsible AI practices

Technical & Platform Expertise

• Strong experience with FP&A platforms, ERP systems, and finance applications
• Knowledge of integration strategies using APIs, middleware, and AI extensions
• Hands-on experience with OneStream (preferred)
• Familiarity with semiconductor workflows/tools (EDA, verification, silicon validation)
• Strong understanding of lab functions (validation, bring-up, debug, test, failure analysis) (preferred)
• Experience with remote engineering workflows or lab automation (preferred)

Leadership & Execution

• Experience building and leading high-performing global teams
• Strong program execution, prioritization, and delivery discipline
• Demonstrated ability to drive best-practice business and IT processes
• Exceptional program management and stakeholder alignment skills

Business & Communication Skills

• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions
• Sound judgment, analytical thinking, and decision-making capability
• Ability to manage escalations and ensure transparent communication

Leadership Style

• Results-driven, high-energy, and execution-focused
• Comfortable operating with urgency and ambiguity
• Willingness to travel up to 5% as needed

Certifications (Preferred)

• PMP, ITIL, Six Sigma

Position Type: New Relocation: Not available Visa Sponsorship: Not available

--- SCREENING QUESTIONS:

• You have 10–15 years of IT experience with deep FP&A systems exposure. Can you walk us through a large-scale, complex global program you delivered end-to-end and describe your specific role in its success?
• This role requires leading a GenAI-first transformation of FP&A capabilities. Tell us about your practical experience applying Generative AI (LLMs, transformers) to enterprise or analytics use cases, and how you've managed AI governance and responsible AI practices.
• Describe your hands-on experience with FP&A platforms like OneStream, Power BI, and Databricks, along with your work integrating ERP systems. What were the specific business outcomes you achieved?
• You'll be responsible for leading large-scale standardization and transformation across global engineering teams. Can you provide an example of how you've successfully led such a transformation and measured its impact?
• The semiconductor industry context is important for this role. What experience do you have supporting global Finance organizations in the semiconductor industry, and how familiar are you with semiconductor workflows and tools (EDA, verification, silicon validation)?
• Tell us about your experience building and leading high-performing global IT or engineering teams. How do you foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning while managing vendor relationships and budgets across multiple geographies?
• This position requires strong executive communication and the ability to translate complex business needs into scalable technology solutions. Can you describe a situation where you successfully communicated a technical transformation initiative to senior leadership and obtained buy-in?