Job Description:

Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Internal R&D Financial Advisory

Position Overview

The Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis partners strategically with R&D leadership to drive financial discipline, evaluate return on investment, and enable data-driven decision-making on internal projects and resource allocation. This director-level role combines deep financial analysis with business acumen to influence executive strategy, optimize portfolio management, and establish FP&A as a trusted strategic partner to engineering and product leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Analysis & R&D Partnership (40%)

• Lead financial evaluation and ongoing monitoring of major internal R&D projects and technical initiatives, including ROI analysis, value realization tracking, and resource allocation optimization
• Develop sophisticated financial models for R&D portfolio analysis, scenario planning, and capital allocation decisions
• Serve as trusted financial advisor to Engineering and Product leadership; partner on strategic business decisions and trade-off analysis
• Identify and quantify cost reduction opportunities, efficiency gains, and operational improvements across R&D functions

Strategic Budgeting & Business Planning (40%)

• Lead development of multi-year strategic plans and annual operating budgets for R&D organization, incorporating technology roadmap, project pipelines, and capacity planning
• Manage monthly forecast cycles and variance analysis; proactively communicate business dynamics, emerging risks, and revised assumptions to executive leadership
• Develop business case frameworks and approval processes for major R&D investments and strategic initiatives
• Build and maintain financial models for headcount planning, project resource allocation, and internal charge-back or cost allocation methodologies

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration (15%)

• Lead and mentor FP&A analysts assigned to engineering; ensure quality financial analysis and professional development
• Partner with Finance, HR, and Legal to align financial processes, controls, and reporting standards across R&D operations
• Influence enterprise financial planning and corporate strategy through R&D financial perspective

Strategic Reporting & Advisory (5%)

• Deliver strategic financial insights and recommendations to C-level executives on R&D performance, investment returns, and resource effectiveness
• Develop executive-facing dashboards, KPI frameworks, and periodic reviews summarizing R&D financial health and strategic progress

Qualifications, Education & Experience

• 12+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic business analysis
• 5+ years in a leadership or advisory role with demonstrated ability to partner across business functions
• Experience in R&D, engineering, technology, or product environments preferred
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS Finance, MS Analytics) or equivalent experience preferred
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and advanced Excel; familiarity with FP&A software platforms

Skills & Behaviors

• Strategic thinker with ability to distill complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior executives
• Strong business acumen and systems thinking; understands how R&D functions impact broader business strategy
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal); comfortable presenting to and influencing C-level executives
• Mature judgment; diplomatic yet direct in challenging assumptions and recommending changes
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and deep understanding of R&D investment dynamics and technology trade-offs
• Comfortable managing ambiguity and driving clarity through financial rigor and structured analysis
• Collaborative leader and mentor; builds trust and psychological safety with finance teams and business partners
• Results-oriented with bias toward implementation and measurable impact
• Adaptable to changing business priorities while maintaining high standards for accuracy and completeness

Pay & Benefits

Consistent with Lattice Semiconductor values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline, and our compensation range reflects the cost of labor in the U.S. geographic market based on the location of the role. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and relevant work experience.

For candidates who receive and offer, the starting salary will vary based on various factors including, but not limited to, such qualifications as, skill level, competencies, and work location. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee.

Base Pay Range
280456.2

In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for variable/ incentive compensation and/ or equity. In addition, this role is eligible for a comprehensive, competitive benefits package which may include healthcare and retirement plans, paid time off, and more!

Additional Information:

This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in the United States.