Senior Financial Analyst – Global IT

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 Senior Financial Analyst – Global IT (GFIT) Finance will play a critical role in driving financial governance, cost transparency, and strategic decision support for Global IT Operations. This position partners closely with IT leadership, Manufacturing Finance, and SG&A Finance to ensure disciplined cost management, accurate forecasting, and adherence to global financial policies.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budget, long-range planning, and quarterly forecasting cycles for Global IT Operations and Manufacturing.

• Perform detailed variance analysis (actuals vs. forecast/budget) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.

• Conduct MEC (Month-End Close) review and analysis to ensure accurate accruals, cost alignment, and GL integrity.

• Support development, management, and optimization of Opex, Capex, and IT project spend.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and lead initiatives to optimize IT spending across global operations.

• Partner with IT leadership to implement cost management best practices and monitor progress toward cost-reduction or efficiency targets.

• Prepare and deliver high-quality financial reports, dashboards, and executive summaries to IT and Finance leadership.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of FP&A or Business Finance experience.

• Strong proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP) and understanding of GL structures.

• Demonstrated experience managing Capex/Opex and global budgeting processes.

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

• Solid understanding of month-end close processes, reporting, and capitalization rules.

• Fluency in English Language – written & verbal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP preferred

• Experience implementing automation in finance workflows (RPA, AI forecasting, Power BI enhancements).

• Ability to manage large datasets and integrate multiple data sources for reporting and analysis.

• Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong planning & organizational skills.

Expected Salary Range

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.