Financial Analyst

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Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, GBR
In-Office
Entry level
Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Serves as a finance business partner to Procurement, Quality, and Advanced Manufacturing leaders. Manages budgeting, forecasting, monthly close, R&D spend analysis, financial modeling, variance analysis, and long-range planning. Prepares financial insights and recommendations for senior leadership, supports cost reduction initiatives, and develops reporting processes. The role requires strong Excel skills, analytical ability, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.
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The power to make it real.

At Wolfspeed, we believe the most powerful innovations are created by people who care deeply about what they build and why it matters. As the leader in silicon carbide technology, we are enabling a more sustainable, electrified future, one breakthrough at a time.

Our team at Wolfspeed is bold, modern, and relentlessly focused on execution. We are building the foundation for the next decades of innovation and we're looking for people who are ready to help shape it.

This role plays a critical part in Wolfspeed's mission to scale world-class silicon carbide technology safely, reliably, and sustainably. In your role as a Financial Analyst, you will serve as the key finance business partner to leaders across Global Procurement & Planning, Quality, and Advanced Manufacturing. You will be responsible for driving budgeting and forecasting activities, supporting R&D spend analysis, providing financial insight to senior leadership, and helping guide strategic decision-making through accurate financial planning and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with leaders across Procurement & Planning, Quality, and Advanced Manufacturing to understand spending trends and operational activities impacting financial performance.

  • Support analysis and management of R&D spending within Operations and Advanced Manufacturing, including contributing to new reporting structures and processes following organizational changes.

  • Lead and support monthly close activities, monthly outlooks, quarterly forecasts, annual operating plans, and long-range financial planning cycles.

  • Prepare ad hoc financial analyses to identify spending trends, measure performance against targets, and support cost reduction initiatives.

  • Deliver actionable financial insights and recommendations that enable informed business decisions and improved financial outcomes.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.

  • Experience in financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modelling.

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse large data sets and build financial models.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

  • Ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful business insights for non-financial stakeholders.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across multiple functions.

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent professional finance qualification.

  • Experience working with SAP ERP systems.

  • Previous experience within the semiconductor, manufacturing, or technology sectors.

  • Experience supporting R&D or operational finance activities in a global organization.

Why Wolfspeed?

At Wolfspeed, we believe the most meaningful work happens when innovation and purpose come together. As the global leader in silicon carbide technology, we are powering the future of energy, enabling cleaner transportation, more efficient power systems, and solutions that make a lasting impact on how the world works. But our success is not driven by technology alone. It's driven by people.

Just as we take ownership of our technology leadership, we take accountability for how we show up for our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve. That's how we power the future, together.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline
  • Experience in financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including analyzing large datasets and building financial models
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful business insights for non-financial stakeholders
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build effective relationships across multiple functions
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent professional finance qualification
  • Experience working with SAP ERP systems
  • Experience in the semiconductor, manufacturing, or technology sectors
  • Experience supporting R&D or operational finance activities in a global organization

Cree Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is often described as fair or decent in technician and operator roles. Compensation in some project management and security supervision roles is characterized as good.
  • Healthcare Strength Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA, FSA, and HRA options, plus EAP support. Wellness resources are highlighted alongside core health plans.
  • Parental & Family Support The package includes six weeks of paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Leave applies to new birth, adoption, and foster placement.

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The Company
HQ: Racine, WI
2,773 Employees
Year Founded: 1987

What We Do

Cree | Wolfspeed is the global leader in silicon carbide technology and production, leading the worldwide transition from silicon to silicon carbide. Our product portfolio provides disruptive technology solutions that support a more efficient, sustainable future including electric vehicles, fast charging, 5G, power supplies, renewable energy and storage, as well as aerospace and defense. Our people are dedicated to driving a significant shift in the technology sector and creating a global semiconductor powerhouse. For additional product and Company information, visit www.cree.com.

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