Finance Manager (Operations)

Summary:

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.
We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.
We are seeking a collaborative and results-oriented individual to join our team as an Operations Finance Manager, who will report to the Senior Director of Finance. The responsibilities of the role encompass financial forecasting, close and profit and loss (P&L) management, and providing detailed financial analysis to the global Operations organization. The Finance Manager will supervise and develop the finance analysis staff while maintaining a strong internal control environment and supporting operational leadership. The role will also partner closely with Corporate Finance leadership on compliance, organizational initiatives, and operational financial reviews.
The most desired locations include Chandler, AZ or the greater San Francisco Bay Area (Santa Rosa or San Jose). The next desired locations will be home office (Western US). Regardless of location, this role will require some travel (~quarterly) to other business office locations, which could include Chandler, AZ/Santa Rosa, CA/Rochester, NY.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Main responsibilities will include the following:

• Plan, direct, and organize the accurate and timely reporting and forecasting of financial information, including preparation of financial statements, forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis.
• Manage and complete all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and company policies, and internal controls (including SOX compliance where applicable).
• Oversee the standard cost set-up, lead the monthly COGS analytics and actual cost variances, quarterly forecast, annual budget, long-range plan, and other major planning processes.
• Supervise and develop finance staff, including hiring, training, mentoring, and performance management to build a strong finance organization.
• Evaluate, standardize, and improve financial processes to drive efficiencies, cost savings, and operational effectiveness, utilizing standardization, simplification, and automation where possible.
• Present monthly site financial performance articulating key cost drivers, variances, and trends to the site leadership team.
• Partner Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to drive efficiency within the organization.
• Proactively resolve financial issues and advance unresolved accounts or concerns to appropriate leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs and support dynamic work environment.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Required Qualification/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required – Finance/Accounting/Economics.
• 4+ years of leadership and people management experience.
• Strong track record with 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in Finance with strong FP&A and Cost Accounting knowledge focusing on manufacturing/operations.
• Considerable knowledge of accounting standards, practices, and procedures, including knowledge of product costing, variance analysis and financial modeling.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Track record of process improvement, driving efficiencies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Oracle 12 (including Oracle Projects and OBIEE) and Hyperion planning software.
• Extremely well-organized and data driven.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and team member skills.
• Highly self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with, and gain cooperation from, people at all levels of the organization.

If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.