Senior Finance Manager

Senior Finance ManagerRancho Cordova, CA, United StatesFull-timeDepartment: FinanceOnsiteCompany DescriptionJoin a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, Solidigm combines elements of an established, successful technology company with the spirit, agility, and entrepreneurial mindset of a start-up. In addition to the U.S. headquarters and other facilities in the U.S., the company has international presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Solidigm will continue to lead the world in innovating new Memory technologies with aspirations to be the #1 NAND memory company in the world. At Solidigm, we view problems as opportunities to define innovative solutions that hold the power to change the world and unleash the potential technological needs that the future holds. At Solidigm, we are One Team that fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that embraces individual uniqueness and empowers us to bring our best selves to deliver excellence in support of Solidigm's vision and mission to be the go-to partner for optimized data storage solutions. You can be part of the takeoff of an innovative business that develops cutting-edge products, delivers strong business value for customers, provides an engaging workplace for its employees, and serves a greater impact on the world. This is a golden opportunity for the right applicant to join us and help design, build, and lead Solidigm. We want a diverse team of dedicated professionals who will not just be Solidigm team members but contribute to how we shape the future of the organization. We are seeking applicants who will grow and thrive in our culture; be customer inspired, trusting, innovative, team-oriented, inclusive, results driven, collaborative, passionate, and flexible.Job DescriptionA Senior Finance Manager to lead financial planning, forecasting, and cost management of $B of operating expenses across enterprise functions including Engineering, Marketing, IT, HR, Legal, Finance, and G&A. This role is a critical finance business partner to senior leaders, driving disciplined spending, high quality insights, and informed investment decisions.Financial Planning & ForecastingOwn annual operating plan (AOP), quarterly forecasts, and multi‑year outlooks for operating expensesDevelop bottom‑up budgets in partnership with functional leaders; challenge assumptions and ensure alignment with corporate targetsPerform variance analysis (actuals vs. plan/forecast) and clearly explain drivers, risks, and opportunitiesBusiness PartnershipServe as the primary finance advisor to senior leaders across Engineering, Marketing, IT, HR, Legal, and FinanceTranslate business strategy into financial implications and trade‑offsProvide data‑driven recommendations on headcount, program spend, vendor contracts, and discretionary investmentsCost Management & OptimizationIdentify and drive cost optimization initiatives while balancing growth and execution needsMonitor run‑rate, productivity metrics, and cost efficiency KPIs across functionsSupport make/buy, insourcing/outsourcing, and vendor rationalization decisionsFinancial Analysis & Decision SupportBuild and review detailed financial models for new initiatives, ROI analyses, and scenario planningSupport executive‑level reviews with clear, concise, and actionable financial insightsPrepare materials for leadership reviews, budget committees, and board-facing discussions as neededControls, Compliance & GovernanceEnsure OpEx spend complies with company policies, approvals, and SOX/internal control requirementsPartner with Accounting, AP, and FP&A to ensure accurate accruals, proper expense classification, and timely closeSupport internal and external audits related to operating expensesProcess Improvement & SystemsDrive continuous improvement in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processesLeverage financial systems and automation to improve accuracy, transparency, and efficiencyHelp scale financial processes as the organization grows and complexity increasesScopeFunctions supported: Engineering, Marketing, Finance, IT, HR, Legal, G&AStakeholders: VPs, SVPs, functional heads, FP&A, Accounting, ProcurementDecision impact: Direct influence on cost structure, margins, and investment prioritiesQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field8–12+ years of progressive finance experience (FP&A, corporate finance, or business finance)Proven experience managing large-scale OpEx budgets (hundreds of millions to $1B+)Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis skillsExcellent communication skills with ability to influence senior leadersPreferredExperience supporting technical/R&D organizationsFamiliarity with SOX controls and public‑company financial processesAdvanced Excel and financial systems (e.g. SAP)This position is also eligible to participate in Solidigm's restricted stock unit (RSU), restricted cash unit (RCU), and cash bonus programs. In addition, Solidigm offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, supplemental life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a company match on eligible 401(k) plan contributions.Additional InformationThe compensation range for this role is $101,040 - $161,700. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.