Finance Analyst II - Wafer Operations (Hybrid On-site)
At a glance
Mid-level FP&A role at Seagate. Bloomington · $66,700–$95,400 base.
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What you'll do
- Prepare financial updates for weekly operations, monthly results, annual budgets and longer-term plans
- Present financial analysis to leaders and business partners to inform their decisions
- Build product-costing methods and models, then test how changes affect the results
- Track operational and financial measures, flag issues for follow-up and help improve reporting processes
- Verify physical assets, support capital compliance, and contribute to budgeting models and special analyses
What you bring
- At least two years in FP&A, accounting, finance operations or a comparable role, or equivalent experience
- A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related area, or equivalent experience
- Working ability with financial models, data analysis and reporting tools, plus a grounding in reporting and accounting
Who this fits
This role suits someone who can explain financial results clearly, work independently on routine tasks and collaborate across teams. You’ll work on-site in Bloomington three days per week, with travel of up to ten percent. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.
From the employer
About our group:
The Wafer Operations finance team provides finance and business support to the Wafer factory operations team across two locations – Bloomington, MN and Springtown in Northern Ireland. The team is part of a global finance group that supports Seagate operations in the US, Northern Ireland, China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. The wafer manufacturing and design process is integral to Seagate's efforts towards providing the most innovative, efficient, and dependable data storage products in the world.
About the role - you will:
- Support the preparation and analysis of financial reporting for weekly operational routines, monthly results, annual planning, and longer-range planning activities.
- Prepare and present financial findings to leaders and business partners to support decision-making.
- Support product costing through methodology development, financial modeling, and sensitivity analysis.
- Complete asset physical inventory and support other aspects of asset management life-cycle including Capital SOX compliance.
- Assist with developing and maintaining financial models used in budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes.
- Monitor key operational and financial metrics and independently identify items requiring follow-up.
- Work with cross-functional teams to gather data, confirm assumptions, and support accurate financial reporting.
- Participate in process improvements and help maintain effective financial planning and reporting practices.
- Complete ad-hoc financial analysis and support special projects as assigned.
About you:
- Typically, at least two years of related experience in financial planning and analysis, accounting, finance operations, or a similar role, or equivalent experience.
- Working proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting tools such as ERP or data visualization software.
- Solid understanding of financial reporting and basic accounting principles.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly.
- Ability to work independently on routine assignments with general guidance and collaborate effectively in a matrixed organization.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field or equivalent experience.
**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available with this position
Your experience includes:
- Advanced degree, coursework, or relevant professional certification.
- Familiarity using SAP and POWER BI or similar reporting software.
- Experience integrating AI into workflows.
- Experience in manufacturing or a high-tech industry.
- Experience effectively collaborating with teams across different time zones in a global environment.
Location:
Location: Bloomington, MN; Hybrid - 3 days on-site in office
Our Normandale campus spans two suburbs, Edina and Bloomington, and serves as the Recording Head development and manufacturing arm of Seagate. Located in the heart of a bustling community, Seagate offers an on-site café, or if you prefer, you can drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away. Need to grab a gift over lunch time? Shopping is abundant in the area. If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, outdoor activities, tournaments and group workouts. Looking for something more laid back? Reset in one of our meditation rooms, or simply take a walk around our indoor walking path. On-site cultural festivals, celebrations and community volunteer opportunities also abound.
The estimated base salary range for this position is $66,700 - $95,400. The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees, including, but not limited to, eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-and long-term disability, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, health savings account, dependent care, and healthcare spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location.
Location: Normandale, United States
Travel: Up to 10%