Drive growth and improve profitability of the Business Unit in close collaboration with the General Manager.
Lead all forecasting and analysis activities, including: Annual Plan of Record, Quarterly and Monthly Business Reviews, Strategic Planning process.
Optimize finance processes and structure using the ESSA framework (Eliminate, Simplify, Standardize, Automate).
Develop, analyze, and interpret financial data to evaluate operating results against budget and profitability metrics.
Provide analytical insights, assess risks, and guide senior leadership in strategic decision-making.
Contribute creative insights to key business processes, including Product Line Profitability, Low Margin Reviews, Large Customer Deal Reviews, cost management.
Support the Product Management team to make business decisions related to Product Life Cycle.
Lead and develop a high-performing global finance team across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
Collaborate with Corporate Finance on various projects as needed.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
MBA preferred
8+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably in photonics or semiconductor industries
Proven ability to deliver in a fast-paced, high-growth, and evolving environment
Demonstrated success in a collaborative, matrixed organization with measurable business impact
Lead a Finance team across several countries
Experience with SAP and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to influence and drive strategic decisions
Proactive and results-driven mindset
Strong organizational and time management skills.

Business Unit Controller

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