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It’s an energy generated by enthusiasm for our work, for our teams, for our results, and for our customers. Lattice is a worldwide community of engineers, designers, and manufacturing operations specialists in partnership with world-class sales, marketing, and support teams, who are developing programmable logic solutions that are changing the industry. Our focus is on R&D, product innovation, and customer service, and to that focus, we bring total commitment and a keenly sharp competitive personality.\nEnergy feeds on energy. If you flourish in a fast paced, results-oriented environment, if you want to achieve individual success within a “team first” organization, and if you believe you can contribute and succeed in a demanding yet collegial atmosphere, then Lattice may well be just what you’re looking for.\nJob Description:\nSenior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis\nInternal R&D Financial Advisory\nPosition Overview\nThe 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nStrategic Financial Analysis & R&D Partnership (40%)\nLead financial evaluation and ongoing monitoring of major internal R&D projects and technical initiatives, including ROI analysis, value realization tracking, and resource allocation optimization\n\nDevelop sophisticated financial models for R&D portfolio analysis, scenario planning, and capital allocation decisions\n\nServe as trusted financial advisor to Engineering and Product leadership; partner on strategic business decisions and trade-off analysis\n\nIdentify and quantify cost reduction opportunities, efficiency gains, and operational improvements across R&D functions\n\nStrategic Budgeting & Business Planning (40%)\nLead development of multi-year strategic plans and annual operating budgets for R&D organization, incorporating technology roadmap, project pipelines, and capacity planning\n\nManage monthly forecast cycles and variance analysis; proactively communicate business dynamics, emerging risks, and revised assumptions to executive leadership\n\nDevelop business case frameworks and approval processes for major R&D investments and strategic initiatives\n\nBuild and maintain financial models for headcount planning, project resource allocation, and internal charge-back or cost allocation methodologies\n\nLeadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration (15%)\nLead and mentor FP&A analysts assigned to engineering; ensure quality financial analysis and professional development\n\nPartner with Finance, HR, and Legal to align financial processes, controls, and reporting standards across R&D operations\n\nInfluence enterprise financial planning and corporate strategy through R&D financial perspective\n\nStrategic Reporting & Advisory (5%)\nDeliver strategic financial insights and recommendations to C-level executives on R&D performance, investment returns, and resource effectiveness\n\nDevelop executive-facing dashboards, KPI frameworks, and periodic reviews summarizing R&D financial health and strategic progress\n\nQualifications, Education & Experience\n12+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic business analysis\n\n5+ years in a leadership or advisory role with demonstrated ability to partner across business functions\n\nExperience in R&D, engineering, technology, or product environments preferred\n\nAdvanced degree (MBA, MS Finance, MS Analytics) or equivalent experience preferred\n\nProficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and advanced Excel; familiarity with FP&A software platforms\n\nSkills & Behaviors\nStrategic thinker with ability to distill complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior executives\n\nStrong business acumen and systems thinking; understands how R&D functions impact broader business strategy\n\nExceptional communication skills (written and verbal); comfortable presenting to and influencing C-level executives\n\nMature judgment; diplomatic yet direct in challenging assumptions and recommending changes\n\nDemonstrates intellectual curiosity and deep understanding of R&D investment dynamics and technology trade-offs\n\nComfortable managing ambiguity and driving clarity through financial rigor and structured analysis\n\nCollaborative leader and mentor; builds trust and psychological safety with finance teams and business partners\n\nResults-oriented with bias toward implementation and measurable impact\n\nAdaptable to changing business priorities while maintaining high standards for accuracy and completeness\n\n#LI-DNP\nPay & Benefits\nConsistent 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.\nFor 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.\nBase Pay Range\n280456.2In 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!\nAdditional Information:\nThis position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in the United States.\nLattice recognizes that employees are its greatest asset and the driving force behind success in a highly competitive, global industry. Lattice continually strives to provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits program to attract, retain, motivate, reward and celebrate the highest caliber employees in the industry.\nLattice is an international, service-driven developer of innovative low cost, low power programmable design solutions. Our global workforce, some 1,000 strong, shares a total commitment to customer success and an unbending will to win. For more information about how our FPGA, CPLD and programmable power management devices help our customers unlock their innovation, visit www.latticesemi.com. You can also follow us via Twitter, Facebook, or RSS. At Lattice, we value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates.\nAs an E-Verify employer, we use this system to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires in accordance with federal law. All applicants will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, upon hire. 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