Sr. Director Financial Planning and Analysis
Sunnyvale, California, United States Apply NowWe Are:
At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.
You Are:
You are a strategic, business-minded finance professional with a proven track record in financial planning and analysis. With over 15 years of experience in the field, you possess superior analytical and problem-solving skills, complemented by intellectual and analytical rigor. You are adept at cultivating strategic partnerships across the organization and can effectively communicate and build credibility with senior executives and staff both inside and outside the Finance organization. You are team-oriented, collaborative, and flexible, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Your leadership skills are evident as you have successfully led teams of managers and analysts, ensuring their continuous development. You are system savvy and highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial planning systems. Your MBA or equivalent qualification underpins your extensive experience in financial planning within large growth companies.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Delivering relevant and insightful business analysis that enables effective decision-making.
- Improving the Business Group’s overall performance through strategic financial leadership.
- Leading the business unit financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close and reporting processes.
- Partnering with global finance teams to develop budgets and forecasts, understanding business drivers, and influencing forecasting assumptions.
- Collaborating with business leaders to quantify the financial impact of operational risks and opportunities.
- Driving coordination and execution of qualitative and quantitative strategic decision support analyses, advising senior management on insights and recommended actions.
- Developing effective performance metrics that drive timely business decisions and the ability to achieve performance targets.
- Identifying and implementing changes that improve efficiency and effectiveness of operational decision-making.
- Making decisions with limited guidance within a complex business environment, driving insightful, fact-based recommendations to senior management.
- Leading the business unit FP&A team of managers and analysts, ensuring the highest level of effectiveness and continued skill development within the team.
The Impact You Will Have:
- Enable effective decision-making through insightful business analysis.
- Drive the financial performance of the Business Group.
- Ensure successful financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
- Influence forecasting assumptions and business drivers through strategic partnerships with global finance teams.
- Quantify the financial impact of operational risks and opportunities, incorporating insights into budgets and forecasts.
- Provide senior management with strategic insights and recommended actions.
- Develop performance metrics that drive business decisions and performance targets.
- Implement changes to improve operational decision-making efficiency and effectiveness.
- Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team.
What You’ll Need:
- MBA or equivalent with 15+ years of Financial Planning experience in a large growth company.
- Superior analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor.
- Strong financial modeling capability and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial planning systems.
- Proven track record in structuring, managing, and coordinating complex cross-functional projects and processes with multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate results clearly with senior executives and internal business partners.
The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:
You will be part of Synopsys' Business Group Financial Planning and Analysis Team, a dynamic group focused on delivering strategic financial insights and driving the overall performance of the Business Group. This team is pivotal in supporting the company's growth and profitability targets through effective financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and critical business decision support activities.
Rewards and Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.
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Inclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability.
In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.
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