Finance Manager

Altera is now an independent company poised to become the world's leading FPGA solutions provider. With a strong heritage of innovation and technology leadership, Altera is entering an exciting new phase focused on growth, agility, and customer success. Joining Altera means becoming part of a team helping shape the future of programmable logic while operating in a dynamic, high-impact, pre-IPO environment.

The Opportunity

Altera is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Finance Manager to support executive decision-making, business planning, and financial performance management across the organization. This role will partner closely with senior leadership to drive forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, investment analysis, and strategic business initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with exceptional business partnership skills and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Partner with business leaders to develop financial strategies that support growth and operational objectives.
• Provide insightful financial analysis, business performance reporting, and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate strategic investments, business opportunities, and resource allocation decisions.
• Analyze revenue, operating expenses, headcount, and capital investments to identify risks and opportunities.
• Drive month-end and quarter-end financial reviews, variance analysis, and executive reporting.
• Support board, investor, and executive-level financial presentations as needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, FP&A, HR, Operations, Sales, and Engineering teams.
• Improve financial processes, systems, reporting capabilities, and forecast accuracy.
• Support IPO readiness activities, strategic transactions, and special projects as required.
• Establish performance metrics and reporting frameworks to improve business visibility and operational efficiency.

The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance. 

$133.2K - $212.7K USD

We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience in FP&A, corporate finance, strategic finance, investment banking, consulting, or related functions.
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and business analysis skills.
• Experience supporting senior executives and influencing business decisions through data-driven insights.
• Strong proficiency with Excel, financial planning systems, and business intelligence tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent advanced certification.
• Experience in semiconductor, technology, hardware, manufacturing, or high-growth public company environments.
• Experience supporting executive leadership, board reporting, or investor-related activities.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday Adaptive Planning.
• Experience with IPO readiness, M&A, divestitures, or corporate restructuring activities.
• Ability to simplify complex financial concepts for non-financial stakeholders.

What You'll Bring

• Strategic mindset and strong business judgment.
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.
• Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative approach with a passion for building strong partnerships across the organization.

Why Altera

• Join a newly independent company at a pivotal stage of growth.
• Help shape financial strategy and business decisions with direct executive exposure.
• Work alongside industry-leading technology and business professionals.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a pre-IPO environment with significant growth potential.

This position requires employees to work onsite at the designated Altera office location five days per week to support collaboration, innovation, and business operations.