Fp&a Silicon Manager

Powering Positive Change

In a world of constant change, the only way to make a meaningful impact is to stay ahead of the curve. That’s why at Maxeon Solar Technologies we’ve been pushing the boundaries of solar innovation every day for 35 years - from the very edge of outer space to countless rooftops below.

Our highly advanced solar products are powering the fight against climate change in more than 100 countries around the globe. And our brilliant, passionate, and driven team of more than 5,000 people globally are Powering Positive Change every day.

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FP&A Silicon Manager

Maxeon Solar Technologies is a global leader in solar innovation. Built from 35 years of boundary-pushing solar innovation, Maxeon designs manufactures and sells industry-leading SunPower branded solar products. Maxeon is Powering Positive Change TM every day with a brilliant, passionate, and driven team of more than 5,000 people globally. We hold ourselves to a higher standard, striving for the highest integrity, safety, and quality. We thrive together as a global team, embracing our diverse backgrounds to make a positive impact on the world. Join us in POWERING POSITIVE CHANGE

JOB SUMMARY

Overall Finance lead for Maxeon Silicon Wafer on all materials financial numbers, forecasts, and analyses
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES FPnA Analysis / Reporting / Stakeholder Management Conduct analyses and planning for Silicon Wafer and including, monthly financial, variance analysis, and forecasting such as AOP/BOQ/EOQ/Outlook Work closely with the Silicon team to prepare consolidated quarterly and annual forecasts for expenses. Support any re-forecasting process if necessary Develop and maintain financial models in support of the Quarterly and Annual forecasting process - including “what-if” scenario analysis Prepare and communicate monthly and quarterly consolidated financial reports - provide insightful analysis on budget variances and expense trends, with an eye on influencing and driving Silicon and GCM decisions and behavior. Work with business partners to identify appropriate metrics to track and evaluate business performance. Build trust and a communication network within customer organizations Working with the FP&A team and Accounting to ensure that financials are healthy and are within external and internal policy standards. Provide analysis or explanation for any variance of actual expenses versus prior quarter actual spend and/or the current quarter’s AOP/BOQ/EOQ, and other analysis as may be required by management. Support AOP/BOQ/EOQ forecasting, including freight rate trend analysis and optimization of shipment methods. Support Quarterly Cost Roadmap - provide AOP/BOQ numbers and detailed supporting analysis for actual expenses as required by the cost roadmap owners. Attend and participate actively in cost roadmap meetings. Enable to lead/support projects that will drive financial and process improvements Other functions/tasks that will be assigned by the Director, Supply Chain Finance FP&A from time to time Able to bridge the system interface between Material landed costs (Standard Costing) with Oracle / HFM system with Cost Accounting Team. The responsibility for Silicon covers the end to end: The responsibility includes: Accuracy of the silicon and commodity cost booking / forecast Detailed variance analysis, including diagnosis of issues and recommendation of the remedies
Silicon improvement project / Cost reduction /Working capital preservation Partnering with Silicon team steering the costs and payments term improvement project to preserve for working capital Benchmarking of Silicon prices to market index Support dashboard for Silicon trend for actual / forecast Business Partnering with Operation team to optimize lead time for delivery Run working capital” optimization scenario for inco / payment term change Accounting and Compliance Supports Complies at all times the Environment, Health and Safety and Manufacturing Quality standards, rules and regulations Support FS Monthly Closing Activities and cycle review materials Enable to document business process and procedure to ensure compliance with SOX, controls (internal/external) and company’s policies and procedure
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Degree in Business with Accountancy or Finance specialty or experience preferred CPA is a plus. Working experience 5-10 years in a managerial level with experiences to a lead 2-3 members Good communication skills can interact well with people from all level Must be proficient in both written and spoken Mandarin Ability to lead managers of different cultures in a global role; influencing skills to guide other functions Ability to work with and in international teams, business English (speak; write) Deep knowledge of semiconductor / PV markets and operation Analytic thinking and skills Negotiation skills in international environment Ability to run global projects with cross functional