About GlobalFoundries:
GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
Summary of Role: The Sr. Director, Business Finance – Silicon Photonics & RF is a senior finance leader and strategic partner to the VP of Business Finance & Operations and Product Line leadership, supporting two of GlobalFoundries’ most advanced and differentiated technology portfolios in a rapidly growing, disruptive sector. This role provides financial leadership across P&L management, customer contract management, M&A integration, and capital allocation, enabling disciplined decision‑making across complex, technology‑intensive businesses.
The Sr. Director will operate at the intersection of product strategy, investment planning, and financial execution—supporting businesses that require long‑term capital planning, revenue execution, close customer partnerships, and cross‑functional alignment across Product, Sales, Operations, Technology, Manufacturing, and Corporate Finance.
Essential Responsibilities:
Serve as a senior finance leader and strategic advisor to the VP of Business Finance and Silicon Photonics and RF Product Line leadership, influencing decisions across complex, capital‑intensive businesses.
Lead full Product Line P&Ls, driving revenue growth and expanding profitability.
Lead financial governance of customer and commercial contracts, driving pricing discipline, risk management, and alignment to long‑term business objectives.
Drive R&D investment decisions to maximize ROI and efficiency
Lead finance integration for M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships impacting Silicon Photonics and RF portfolios, ensuring alignment across planning, operating models, and financial reporting.
Drive CapEx forecasting, allocation, and investment governance, shaping capital decisions that support technology roadmaps, manufacturing capability, and scale.
Lead financial inputs to quarterly forecasts, annual operating plans, long‑range planning, with a focus on revenue growth, profitability, capital discipline, performance transparency, and execution.
Translate complex financial and technical inputs into clear, decisive insights for senior leadership, shaping recommendations and outcomes.
Challenge assumptions and ways of working to strengthen financial rigor, efficiency, and continuous improvement across supported businesses.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA preferred.
15+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership roles supporting product‑driven, manufacturing, or technology‑intensive businesses.
Proven experience in business finance, FP&A, or P&L support within semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or B2B technology environments.
Demonstrated ability to lead financial workstreams related to forecasting, contracts, capital investment, and business integration.
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and partner effectively with senior leaders across multiple functions and regions.
Deep analytical skills coupled with the ability to simplify complexity and drive clear decisions.
Comfortable operating with minimal direction in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment.
Travel up to 30%.
Fluency in English, written and verbal.
Expected Salary Range
$184,000.00 - $325,000.00The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
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An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.
All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred
- 15+ years of progressive finance experience
- Experience in business finance, FP&A, or P&L support
- Ability to lead financial workstreams related to forecasting, contracts, capital investment
- Strong executive presence and influencing skills
- Deep analytical skills
GlobalFoundries Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GlobalFoundries and has not been reviewed or approved by GlobalFoundries.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support is presented as a meaningful part of the package. Wellness programs and an Employee Assistance Program add to the sense of broad health coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with matching from day one and access to an employee stock purchase program are positioned as notable financial benefits. Retirement provisions are repeatedly framed as a strong counterweight to other compensation concerns.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are described as generous, including high annual vacation accrual, dedicated sick time, and additional personal days. Extended paid parental leave frameworks are also outlined as a substantial leave benefit.
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What We Do
GlobalFoundries (GF) is one of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers. GF is redefining innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing and delivering feature-rich process technology solutions that provide leadership performance in pervasive high growth markets. GF offers a unique mix of design, development, and fabrication services. With a talented and diverse workforce and an at-scale manufacturing footprint spanning the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted technology source to its worldwide customers. For more information, visit www.gf.com. GlobalFoundries is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V).#CB
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