Senior Finance Manager

Join a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, Solidigm combines elements of an established, successful technology company with the spirit, agility, and entrepreneurial mindset of a start-up. In addition to the U.S. headquarters and other facilities in the U.S., the company has international presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Solidigm will continue to lead the world in innovating new Memory technologies with aspirations to be the #1 NAND memory company in the world. At Solidigm, we view problems as opportunities to define innovative solutions that hold the power to change the world and unleash the potential technological needs that the future holds. At Solidigm, we are One Team that fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that embraces individual uniqueness and empowers us to bring our best selves to deliver excellence in support of Solidigm's vision and mission to be the go-to partner for optimized data storage solutions. You can be part of the takeoff of an innovative business that develops cutting-edge products, delivers strong business value for customers, provides an engaging workplace for its employees, and serves a greater impact on the world. This is a golden opportunity for the right applicant to join us and help design, build, and lead Solidigm. We want a diverse team of dedicated professionals who will not just be Solidigm team members but contribute to how we shape the future of the organization. We are seeking applicants who will grow and thrive in our culture; be customer inspired, trusting, innovative, team-oriented, inclusive, results driven, collaborative, passionate, and flexible. A Senior Finance Manager to lead financial planning, forecasting, and cost management of $B of operating expenses across enterprise functions including Engineering, Marketing, IT, HR, Legal, Finance, and G&A. This role is a critical finance business partner to senior leaders, driving disciplined spending, high quality insights, and informed investment decisions. Financial Planning & Forecasting Own annual operating plan (AOP), quarterly forecasts, and multi‑year outlooks for operating expenses Develop bottom‑up budgets in partnership with functional leaders; challenge assumptions and ensure alignment with corporate targets Perform variance analysis (actuals vs. plan/forecast) and clearly explain drivers, risks, and opportunities Business Partnership Serve as the primary finance advisor to senior leaders across Engineering, Marketing, IT, HR, Legal, and Finance Translate business strategy into financial implications and trade‑offs Provide data‑driven recommendations on headcount, program spend, vendor contracts, and discretionary investments Cost Management & Optimization Identify and drive cost optimization initiatives while balancing growth and execution needs Monitor run‑rate, productivity metrics, and cost efficiency KPIs across functions Support make/buy, insourcing/outsourcing, and vendor rationalization decisions Financial Analysis & Decision Support Build and review detailed financial models for new initiatives, ROI analyses, and scenario planning Support executive‑level reviews with clear, concise, and actionable financial insights Prepare materials for leadership reviews, budget committees, and board-facing discussions as needed Controls, Compliance & Governance Ensure OpEx spend complies with company policies, approvals, and SOX/internal control requirements Partner with Accounting, AP, and FP&A to ensure accurate accruals, proper expense classification, and timely close Support internal and external audits related to operating expenses Process Improvement & Systems Drive continuous improvement in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes Leverage financial systems and automation to improve accuracy, transparency, and efficiency Help scale financial processes as the organization grows and complexity increases Scope Functions supported: Engineering, Marketing, Finance, IT, HR, Legal, G&A Stakeholders: VPs, SVPs, functional heads, FP&A, Accounting, Procurement Decision impact: Direct influence on cost structure, margins, and investment priorities Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field 8–12+ years of progressive finance experience (FP&A, corporate finance, or business finance) Proven experience managing large-scale OpEx budgets (hundreds of millions to $1B+) Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis skills Excellent communication skills with ability to influence senior leaders Preferred Experience supporting technical/R&D organizations Familiarity with SOX controls and public‑company financial processes Advanced Excel and financial systems (e.g. SAP) This position is also eligible to participate in Solidigm's restricted stock unit (RSU), restricted cash unit (RCU), and cash bonus programs. In addition, Solidigm offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, supplemental life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a company match on eligible 401(k) plan contributions. The compensation range for this role is $101,040 - $161,700. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Powered by SmartRecruiters - Candidate Privacy Policy