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Lattice Overview There is energy here…energy you can feel crackling at any of our international locations. 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. Energy 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.
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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. Lattice 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. Lattice 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. As 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. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job candidates and will comply with all E-Verify regulations. At Lattice, our core values aren't just something we look for in candidates - they're something we actively cultivate and live by every day. GROWTH We foster a culture where everyone strives for continuous learning and development. We challenge ourselves to boldly deliver exceptional growth and value for customers and shareholders.
RELIABILITY
Our customers trust us to deliver, and we take that responsibility seriously. By committing ourselves to dependable supply, support, and solutions, we build strong collaboration that lasts and thrives.
EXECUTION
Innovation turns great ideas into results. Together, we create differentiated products and solutions through disciplined planning, decisiveness, and timely delivery with uncompromising quality.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We own our actions and outcomes: holding ourselves to the highest standards, agilely adapting to change, delivering on our commitments, and empowering each other to drive our success.
TRANSPARENCY
Openness builds trust. We lead with integrity and candor, facing hard facts and embracing tough conversations with clear communication, decisive action, and open honesty at every level. Lattice is strengthening is leadership in compute, communications, industrial, and embedded markets - underscored by multiple award wins that recognize its innovation, leadership, workplace culture, and collaboration-driven solutions. Lattice Semiconductor (
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LSCC) is the low power programmable leader. For over 40 years, Lattice has driven innovation in the semiconductor industry. Our compact, power-efficient field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) are essential to building a secure, intelligent, and connected world. Lattice is the #1 supplier of small FPGAs worldwide, with the largest installed base in the industry. Our solutions are trusted by over 11,000 customers globally, spanning the compute, communications, industrial, and embedded markets. Founded in 1983 in Oregon's Silicon Forest, Lattice has grown into a global leader with a passionate team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of programmable logic and fostering a culture of innovation. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon with major operations in San Jose, California, Shanghai, China, and Manilla, Philippines.
