Sr. Budget & Forecasting Analyst

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.

Sr. Budget & Forecasting Analyst 

In this role, you will be a key member of the Finance team at Natcast, responsible for the financial management and accounting of the budget and forecasting cycle, working closely with program managers, the Controller, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting. 

To thrive in this role, you must have strong accounting and financial analysis skills, attention to detail, and experience in a non-profit or complex services and R&D environment.  

Natcast is a purpose-built, non-profit entity established by the CHIPS Act to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) consortium. As a key component of the CHIPS and Science Act, Natcast is dedicated to advancing semiconductor R&D in the United States, convening government, industry, and academia to address the most challenging barriers to technological progress in the domestic semiconductor industry. This reflects a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the U.S. to drive innovation, set standards, and re-establish global leadership in semiconductor design and manufacturing. 

The Financial Analyst plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial management and accounting of Natcast's grant activities, supporting the organization's mission to drive innovation and strengthen the domestic semiconductor ecosystem. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the success of a mission-driven organization blending a non-profit culture with an entrepreneurial start-up environment. 

Responsibilities 

• Manage all financial aspects of monthly rolling forecast, annual and long-range budgeting 

• Collaborate with budget managers to update rolling forecast and compare against funding order budgets and cost categories.  Must have a robust knowledge of funding orders, realignments, and other aspects of managing donor funding 

• Initially, all work will be completed in an excel database.  We will transition to an ERP. Play a pivotal role in the implementation of an ERP budget and forecasting module 

• Prepare monthly budget vs. actual reports, identify issues, and communicate with stakeholders.  Prepare other reports required by the donor 

• Experience auditing accounting data, identifying errors, calculating accruals, allocations and other accounting related transactions 

• Ensure timely submission of financial reports required by grantors/government agencies 

• Review and update Internal Control and Procedures, as well as financial policies 

• Assist with annual budgeting, reforecasting financial projections, and month-end/year-end processes 

• Collaborate cross-functionally and become a business partner with lines of business. Must be able to learn how revenue is calculated and understand other key financial drivers. Must be able to create scenario analysis and create simple presentations of complex data. 

• Must be able to manage a rolling forecast business cycle from beginning to end  

• Additional duties as assigned 

Required Skills and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field 

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance.  

• Must have non-profit accounting experience and understand related financial drivers 

• An in-depth understanding of the procurement, accounting and the financial life cycle 

• Strong project management, multitasking, and prioritization skills 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentations 

• High proficiency in Excel including writing complex formulas and developing workbooks 

• Attention to detail and accuracy in all work 

• A history of building effective relationships with business partners 

• Must be adept and knowing how to use excel to convey complex financial concepts 

• Must have experience in reinvention, innovation and continuous improvement 

Preferred Skills and Experience  

• Semiconductor design, innovation or manufacturing; manufacturing construction, or educational or vocational program design. 

• Experience implementing an ERP or other software solution 

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. 

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