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Financial Analyst Temp

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Coherent

Coherent

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides lasers and laser-based technologies

No salary listed

Senior

Santa Clara, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Financial analysis
Oracle
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • At least 5+ years of finance/accounting experience (Manufacturing/Semiconductor industry preferred)
  • BS in finance/accounting preferred
  • Knowledge of pcMRP preferred
  • High degree of proficiency with Excel and ERP systems, with Oracle and Hyperion (Smart View, Planning) experience preferred
  • Strong communication and analytical skills
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with cost center managers, functional leaders & Finance Business Partners in developing annual budgets / quarterly projections; including clear documentation of assumptions & posting in Oracle / Hyperion.
  • Record month-end journal entries (accruals, reclasses, charge in / outs, & prepaid amortization) for all cost centers supported; ensure accurate reporting of financial results in Oracle / Hyperion.
  • Collect and analyze key financial data to provide insights that influence strategic decisions for business partner and management.
  • Analyze financial variances for cost center actuals, projections, and budget.
  • Compile Month-End Balance Sheet account reconciliations.
  • Support audit requests from internal / external audit.
  • Oversee all accounting operations, including standard cost changes, BOM costing updates, reconciling inventory to the GL, AP, AR, Fixed Asset tracking, and posting of payroll.
  • Tracking and reporting of R & D Expenses by project.
  • Exhibit flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities and assignments as they are identified and to assist with various ad-hoc projects.
Desired Qualifications
  • Manufacturing/Semiconductor industry preferred
  • BS in finance/accounting preferred
  • Knowledge of pcMRP preferred
  • Experience with Oracle and Hyperion (Smart View, Planning) preferred

Coherent provides lasers and laser-based technologies for various commercial, industrial, and scientific uses. Their products are utilized in areas such as microelectronics manufacturing, materials processing, medical diagnostics, and scientific research. Coherent operates through three main segments: Commercial Lasers and Components, Industrial Lasers and Systems, and Aerospace and Defense. Their business model includes selling products, offering services, and generating recurring revenue from consumables and software. What sets Coherent apart from competitors is its broad range of applications and diverse customer base, which includes OEMs, end-users, and government agencies. The company's goal is to deliver effective laser solutions that meet the needs of various industries.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

1966

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What believers are saying

  • The ACE FL series positions Coherent to capture the medical laser market.
  • Jim Anderson's appointment as CEO could lead to strategic growth and increased shareholder value.
  • Collaboration with Marvell on 400G/lane PAM4 technology enhances Coherent's data transmission leadership.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from IPG Photonics and nLIGHT may erode Coherent's market share.
  • Supply chain vulnerabilities could disrupt manufacturing and increase costs for Coherent.
  • U.S.-China trade tensions may impact Coherent's operations and sales in China.

What makes Coherent unique

  • Coherent offers a diverse range of laser-based technologies for various applications.
  • The company integrates model-to-API capabilities with no-code tools for insurance product management.
  • Coherent collaborates with industry leaders to develop cutting-edge data transmission technologies.

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Headcount

6 month growth

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1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
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