Financial Analyst 5

A high performing global Finance team supporting Lam Research's Chief Technology Officer organization. This role sits at the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation, enabling the CTO organization to make smarter, value-driven R&D investments. The Finance Manager will support how innovation is funded, measured, and scaled-while safeguarding financial discipline and trust.

This role offers the opportunity to influence the financial strategy of R&D investments, directly support innovation outcomes, and act as a trusted finance partner to business and technical leaders-while maintaining strong financial stewardship for the organization.

This role serves as a key finance partner to CTO and R&D leadership, supporting portfolio strategy, R&D program economics, and long-term technology roadmaps.

The position blends forward-looking business partnership and value analysis with product line controllership, enabling informed investment decisions across early-stage research, platform development, and advanced R&D programs-while maintaining financial integrity, compliance, and operational rigor.

Primary Activities

Strategic Business Partnering & Value Analysis

Act as a lead finance partner to Program/Product Line R&D leaders, supporting strategic and operational decisions.

Provide financial analysis for R&D portfolios and programs, including business cases, ROI analysis, scenario modeling, and funding strategies.

Drive value-based decision-making across the R&D lifecycle (concept, development, launch, and post-launch performance).

Translate complex financial data into clear insights and recommendations for leadership.

Support long-range planning, strategic roadmap development, and capital allocation decisions.

R&D Program Financial Management

Lead financial planning and analysis for R&D programs, including:

* Program budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis

* Headcount and resource modeling

* Milestone-based funding and performance tracking

Partner with program managers to identify cost, schedule, and value risks, and develop mitigation strategies.

Establish and improve R&D financial governance, metrics, and dashboards.

Financial Integrity

Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.

Support monthly close, accruals, reserves, and financial statements for the organization.

Ensure compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards (US GAAP/IFRS as applicable), and internal controls (SOX).

Partner with Corporate Finance, Accounting, and Audit teams on reporting, audits, and policy implementation.

Leadership & Process Improvement

Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and analytical capabilities.

Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and value creation across the organization.

* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

* 8-12 years of progressive finance experience, including:

- Business partnering with technical and business leaders

- FP&A and value/ROI analysis

- Accounting responsibility

* Experience supporting R&D, engineering, or innovation-driven organizations

* Solid knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting standards

* Proven ability to influence in a matrixed environment

* CPA and/or MBA

* Experience in semiconductor capital equipment or similar high technology industry

* Background in R&D portfolio management or innovation investment governance

* Experience leveraging advanced analytics or AI tools to support investment decisions

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories - On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. 'On-site Flex' you'll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. 'Virtual Flex' you'll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.