Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis

Company: Natcast
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Natcast (short for The National Center for the Advancement of Semiconductor Technology) is a new, purpose-built, non-profit entity created to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) consortium, established by the CHIPS Act of the U.S. government.Working at Natcast represents an opportunity to help extend America's leadership in semiconductor technology, significantly reduce the time and cost of moving from idea to commercialization, and build and sustain a semiconductor workforce development ecosystem.These efforts to advance semiconductor technology and seed new industries built on the capabilities of a wide range of advanced chips hold the potential to benefit the country and the world for generations to come.Vice President, Financial Planning & AnalysisIn this role you will shape Natcast's long-term financial strategy, balancing private sector market dynamics with federal funding opportunities while architecting financial frameworks that maximize the impact of Natcast's mission.Every day you will analyze market trends and economic indicators, developing sophisticated financial strategies and forecasting models while optimizing the unique combination of public and private sector resources at Natcast's disposal.To thrive in this role you must combine deep market intelligence with federal funding expertise, demonstrating both strategic foresight and analytical precision while developing financial strategies that leverage both public and private sector opportunities.Responsibilities include the following:

• Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies that align with the company's overall objectives and long-term goals.
• Lead long-range financial planning efforts.
• Structure and manage federal funding investments and negotiate with federal partners to secure optimal funding terms.
• Create and maintain advanced forecasting models, including demand, costs, and economic variables, providing accurate and actionable financial projections.
• Lead scenario analysis to assess potential financial outcomes and identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Optimize balance sheet leverage to enhance financial stability and support strategic growth initiatives.
• Provide strategic guidance on investment decisions, ensuring alignment with the company's financial goals and risk tolerance.
• Analyze semiconductor market trends to inform strategic planning.
• Present detailed strategic recommendations to senior policy and business leaders, supporting data-driven decision making.
• Manage and optimize mix of federal/philanthropic/private funding sources.
• Partner with business unit leaders to identify fiscal strategies that maximize financial and operational outcomes.
• Lead and manage a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability to achieve the above results.Required Skills and Experience:
  • Master's degree in Finance, Business, Economics or related field.
  • 15+ years strategic finance experience.
  • Semiconductor industry and/or technology sector expertise.
  • Negotiation expertise, particularly in securing and managing funding agreements.
  • Federal funding knowledge.
  • Economic and/or business forecasting capabilities.
  • Strategic planning leadership.
  • Industry trend analysis skills.
  • Balance sheet optimization experience.
  • Executive presentation abilities.
  • Experience managing and developing teams of financial analysts.Preferred Skills and Experience:
    • Experience managing Federal Funds deployment.
    • Experience working in capital markets and knowledge of investor priorities.
    • Strategy consulting experience.
    • Public-private partnership knowledge.Ready to architect the financial strategy driving America's semiconductor renaissance? Join our mission-driven team and develop the sophisticated approaches that will maximize both public and private sector opportunities. Your unique ability to bridge market dynamics with federal funding strategies will help ensure the successful execution of this historic initiative.Natcast is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any protected attribute. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please let us know.We collect and manage personal data in compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices.
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