Senior Manager of Finance at Renesas Electronics

San Jose, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

190000.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Governance, Cost Modeling, ROI Evaluation, Financial Analysis, Decision Support, Cross-Functional Leadership, Process Improvement, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Stakeholder Management, Financial Systems, Data Platforms, Reporting Tools, NPI, Investment Analysis, Business Case Evaluation

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

Company Description We are seeking a senior finance leader to own and drive company-wide financial governance for New Product Introduction (NPI). This role sits at the intersection of Finance, Product Groups, Engineering, IT, and Executive Management, and plays a critical role in ensuring that investment decisions for new products are financially sound, consistent, and scalable across the organization. This position goes beyond traditional controlling. The successful candidate will design, standardize, and continuously improve NPI financial processes, enabling informed decision-making from early concept through executive approval. Job Description NPI Financial Governance · Own and govern financial processes for New Product Introduction (NPI) across all Product Groups · Lead NPI ROI evaluation, cost modeling, and forward cost estimation · Define and maintain hurdle rates and escalation criteria to support disciplined investment decisions Executive & Decision Support · Provide robust financial analysis and recommendations to senior management and Executive Committee (EC) · Support EC-level reviews, business cases, and escalation topics related to NPI investments · Ensure financial assumptions are transparent, consistent, and decision-ready Process & Tool Leadership · Drive standardization and automation of NPI financial workflows and tools · Partner with IT to translate business requirements into scalable systems (e.g., ROI tools, cost estimation tools, PPM solutions, reporting platforms) · Ensure tools are practical, adopted by the organization, and continuously improved Cross-Functional Leadership · Lead cross-functional initiatives involving Finance, Product Groups, Engineering, Procurement, and IT · Influence stakeholders without direct authority and build alignment across diverse global teams · Act as a bridge between technical organizations and finance, translating complexity into actionable insights Qualifications Experience & Expertise · 15+ years of experience in Finance, Controlling, FP&A, or related roles · Strong experience in product-based semiconductor businesses, manufacturing, or technology-driven environments · Hands-on experience with NPI, product investment analysis, cost modeling, or business case evaluation · Proven ability to support senior leadership and executive-level decision making Core Skills · Strong analytical and financial modeling skills · Ability to design and improve end-to-end business processes, not just analyze results · Experience working with financial systems, data platforms, and reporting tools · Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial topics clearly Leadership & Mindset · Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives without formal authority · Comfortable operating in ambiguous, evolving environments · Proactive, hands-on, and capable of driving change Language · Business-level English required (written and verbal) · Japanese proficiency preferred Additional Information The expected annual pay range for this position is a base range of $150,000K - $190,000K. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate. Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power. With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ At Renesas, you can: Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things. Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day. Are you ready to own your success and make your mark? Join Renesas. Shape Your Future with Us. Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement. Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas. We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning. Employment Type: Regular (PERM) Remote Work Available: No

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager of Finance will own and govern financial processes for New Product Introduction (NPI) across all Product Groups, leading evaluations and ensuring investment decisions are financially sound. This role involves driving standardization and automation of financial workflows and tools while providing robust analysis to senior management.