Accounting & Financial Analyst (Contract)

Altium R&D Financial Analyst

Altium is transforming the way electronics are designed and built. From startups to world's technology giants, our digital platforms give more power to PCB designers, supply chain, and manufacturing, letting them collaborate as never before.

Constant innovation has created a transformative technology, unique in its space

More than 30,000 companies and 100,000 electronics engineers worldwide use Altium

We are growing, debt-free, and financially strong, with the resources to become #1 in the EDA industry

In this critical role, you will be a key business partner to R&D leadership, combining financial acumen, project management rigor, and data-driven insights to optimize resource allocation and accelerate the development of next-generation products. You will play a central role in managing R&D budgets, tracking project performance, and supporting the transition toward a more structured, outcome-based investment framework.

This position is based in San Diego, CA, with the expectation of in-office collaboration. Given the strong partnership with the Japan R&D and finance teams, the role requires flexibility to work evening hours to align with Japan time zones when and as needed.

What You'll Do :

Optimize R&D Investments

Develop robust business and financial models to evaluate the viability and ROI of R&D projects.

Support prioritization of initiatives based on strategic and financial impact.

Drive Operational Efficiency

Analyze R&D spending, headcount utilization, and CapEx / Opex mix to identify optimization opportunities.

Build scalable, repeatable processes to improve visibility and governance across project portfolios.

Lead Budget Planning & Forecasting

Partner with engineering, product, and finance teams to manage annual and quarterly planning cycles.

Own consolidation, variance tracking, and reporting through Oracle EPM and related systems.

Support alignment between global and Japan R&D organizations on resource allocation and spend control.

Deliver Actionable Insights

Build executive-ready presentations in PowerPoint, highlighting key metrics, trends, and recommendations.

Develop and maintain Excel-based dashboards, templates, and cost models for ongoing financial performance tracking.

Strengthen Cross-Functional Alignment

Serve as a liaison between Japan-based leadership and global R&D finance teams.

Communicate clearly and proactively to ensure decisions are backed by data and aligned with global objectives.

What You'll Bring :

3+ years of experience in FP&A, business operations, or project management, ideally supporting R&D or technology organizations.

Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to design and deliver clear, executive-level presentations.

Strong system orientation, including hands-on experience with Oracle EPM, ERP, or related financial planning systems.

Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and the ability to translate data into clear business narratives.

Process-oriented and highly organized, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; able to synthesize complexity into clarity.

Native or fluent Japanese language skills highly preferred, given regular engagement with Japan executives.

Willingness to work occasional evening hours to collaborate effectively with Japan counterparts.

San Diego-based - in-office presence required for collaboration and alignment with local leadership.

Bonus Points :

Experience in the semiconductor or embedded software industry.

Exposure to software project planning, capitalization, or R&D portfolio management.

Familiarity with tools like Power BI, SmartView, or other data visualization platforms.

The hourly range for this role is $80.00- $100.00 / hr. Actual compensation packages within this range are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate and role requirements, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.

Our global hybrid model allows employees to work remotely two days per week. Our designated In-Office Days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. This is when we come together in-person as a team to collaborate, learn from one another, and accelerate innovation. Some exceptions apply.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.