Senior finance manager Jobs in San Jose, CA

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Sales Finance Senior Manager to lead financial planning, analysis, and commercial decision-making across our sales organization.

This role will focus on pricing strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and revenue tracking while leveraging AI and advanced analytics to drive insights and efficiencies.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative business partner to sales teams and business units, helping optimize profitability and revenue performance.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Forecasting, Budgeting & Opex

• Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and budgeting process, covering revenue, bookings, billings, backlog, and Opex.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify drivers of differences between actuals, forecasts, and budgets, recommending corrective actions.
• Provide actionable financial insights to sales and business units for margin optimization and strategic decision-making.
• Continuously improve planning, forecasting, and reporting processes through automation and predictive analytics.

Revenue Management

Business Partnership

Pricing

Continuous Improvement & AI Analytics

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

SKILLS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions typical of a climate controlled and professional office environment.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to sit and stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp.

Corporate EHS standards.

QUALITY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and / or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CULTURE COMMITMENT

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent :

Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp.

is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com .Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components.

We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets.

Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program.

It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth.

Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies : We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Sales Finance Senior Manager to lead financial planning, analysis, and commercial decision-making across our sales organization.

This role will focus on pricing strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and revenue tracking while leveraging AI and advanced analytics to drive insights and efficiencies.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative business partner to sales teams and business units, helping optimize profitability and revenue performance.