Lead Financial Analyst - Global Service Organization (GSO)

Lead Financial Analyst - Global Service Organization (GSO)

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq : AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE's power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. With engineering know-how and responsive service and support around the globe, the company builds collaborative partnerships to meet technology advances, propel growth for its customers and innovate the future of power. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Acting as a key influencer to business leaders, the Lead Financial Analyst is responsible for providing financial leadership and business partnership to one or more of Advanced Energy's product line organizations in support of strategic decision-making within their organizations. The ideal candidate will be self-driven with strong business savvy, regularly identifying business needs and recommending changes and improvements, for both the business partner leaders and within the finance organization. The Lead Financial Analyst is a hands-on contributor supporting business leadership teams by leveraging broad finance experience and technical expertise to support strategic initiatives through high impact financial analysis, reporting, and insight.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Develops, maintains, and effectively communicates insightful financial information to support decision making of the Global Service Organization (GSO) senior leadership team

Provides financial partnership and business recommendations supported with data analytics

Owns and manages all aspects of revenue, COGS, margin, and expense forecasting and analysis across multiple global manufacturing service sites

Leads preparation of monthly reporting / analysis for operational reviews to key stakeholders

Participates actively in the development of digital tools and processes within Finance and GSO

Generates monthly dashboards for GSO, including detailed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), regional P&Ls, supported by relevant and insightful variation analysis

Key finance business partner for product managers, budget owners, and operations leaders, supporting strategic initiatives through investment analysis, business case modeling, and make vs. buy decision support

Proactively identifies trends and opportunities and makes recommendations to the business leaders to improve processes and / or financial performance

Drives mature, best-in-class FP&A processes, creating an environment of financial acumen, visibility, and accountability

Works directly and effectively with all levels of the organization, across multiple continents and time zones

Acts as a curious leader within the finance organization, asking questions to learn and mentoring financial analysts

As a member of the global finance organization, monitors and works within the internal control environment and partners, as needed, with both internal and external audit teams

QUALIFICATIONS :

Ability to perform both strategic and hands on analysis in a fast paced, global environment

Ability to utilize the full Microsoft Office Suite at an advanced level of proficiency

Strong work ethic, exceptional "say / do" ratio, self-starter with bias to action

Ability to lead and influence through both direct and indirect working relationships

Demonstrated thought leadership and problem-solving skills

Prior experience with an integrated ERP system, including Financial Planning and Consolidation (SAP preferred)

Proven organizational, time management, project management, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

EXPERIENCE : Essential :

• At least 6-8 years of progressive financial experience, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment or management consulting

Desirable :

Previous financial management experience of full P&L in a global high tech and / or manufacturing company

Previous experience in both Business Unit Finance, FP&A and Cost / Manufacturing Accounting

Passion for tool building, leading the way with digital data transformation

EDUCATION :

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or similar

MBA, CPA, CMA is a plus

COMPENSATION :

As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $116,000 to $147,000 per year.

BENEFITS :

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce.?Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.?

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes :

Medical - 4 different health care plan options, dental, and vision

Short and long-term disability and life insurance

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Generous paid time off starting at 4 weeks, 7 holidays and 3 floating holidays

8 hours of paid volunteer time off

8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads

Company matched 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs?

Other voluntary benefits include pet insurance, identify theft, legal assistance, critical illness, and voluntary accident insurance

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process / procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to HumanResources@aei.com .

Applications will be accepted through December 22, 2025 unless the position is filled prior to this date. The company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.

U.S. work authorization is required for this role. We are unable to offer sponsorship for work visas for this position.