Who is LitePoint?
We are a privately held Wireless Technology Company specializing in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of some of the worlds most advanced, standard-specific, test instruments and solutions. We are based in the heart of Silicon Valley with locations in Europe and Asia. We employ some of the best wireless technologists in our industry, and have grown profitably, with outstanding financial performance, since our inception in 2000.
Today, we service the worlds largest brands and technology companies and are best known to our customers for our innovative approaches to solving their problems.
Our Challenge is to develop innovative solutions that test, tune and optimize multiple radios, concurrently, quickly, and inexpensively. Our customers are the hottest and most demanding brands in the wireless space. They need their suppliers to be on top of their game and to innovate on their behalf. They need their suppliers to get it right the first time. In this fast paced game theres simply no room for second place.
At LitePoint we have successfully helped hundreds of clients get to market quickly, and to manufacture and test profitably. We now continue this tradition with new blood as we move from our leadership position in the connectivity space to a leadership position in the cellular and converged radio space.
At LitePoint you’ll get the opportunity to teach as well as learn from the best. We employ one of the most dynamic, capable, knowledgeable, and aggressive wireless teams in the world.
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
The successful candidate will have 15+ years total experience; technology experience in diverse industries and international markets is preferred. The candidate needs to be a driver in a high growth company and contribute at a high strategic level as well as be an individual contributor. This person will be responsible for our global financial forecasting, providing critical support to senior management and assessing business performance by implementing systems to improve reporting processes and systems infrastructure; the ideal candidate will have experience with implementing and maintaining business intelligence and financial analytical tools. Attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and ever-changing and expanding responsibilities, along with very strong communication and relationship buildings skills are key attributes for this position.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for developing annual operating plans based on inputs from executive management and other key functions within the company, monitoring variances to plan, and recommending operational changes to improve company results.
Ensure that all P&L, gross margin, and headcount models are consistently maintained and enhanced to reflect the current state of the business. Responsible for developing annual budgets and corporate forecasts with various business scenarios.
Develop and manage comprehensive sales forecast including revenue, volumes, ASP, margins, and costs by market, customer and region dimensions that highlights opportunities and risks.
Prepare board of director packages, executive dashboards, and other executive level presentations.
Establish matrix of competitors, related companies, and Wall Street models for comparative analysis. Broaden external strategic viewpoint of the companys industry position within a competitive analysis framework. Support investor relations with potential investment firms and partners.
Develop and maintain cross-functional relationships with key business partners. Keep business partners updated on emerging issues and company strategies and direction, strategic initiatives, and periodic operational reviews.
Perform ad hoc analysis to provide business partners with insight into current business strengths and weaknesses; prepare deal analyses and business cases on acquisitions and other strategic relationships.
Experience & Education:
15+ years experience in a corporate finance or public accounting environment with solid analytical skills.
Experience implementing world class financial planning and business intelligence tools and executive level dashboards.
Experience in developing companywide planning processes and systems between various organizational levels and functions.
Ability to go beyond financial analysis and to derive insights and business implications and recommendations.
Track record of self-motivation, natural curiosity, independent and analytical thinking, problem solving, continuous process improvement, and excellent organization and communication/presentation skills.
Ability to liaise across the business, often outside a finance capacity. Must be a team player with ability to effectively interface with all types of people.
International experience and exposure to global markets preferred.
Bachelors degree and MBA with emphasis in Finance required.
Position is located in Sunnyvale, CA.
We have cultivated a culture of open communication and always place the customer first. Our top priority is to keep building the highest quality wireless test solutions in the world and to continue to lead the industry in innovation and rapid product introduction cycles.
If you are an open-minded individual with a desire to build advanced systems, if you love to solve complex problems, if you enjoy being challenged and know how to challenge back, if you can’t wait to work in a dynamic international environment, right in the middle of the hottest action in the wireless space, then you belong here, with us.
LitePoint maintains a casual, open work environment. Were located in Silicon Valley near Highways 237 and 101 at the intersection of Maude and Mary in Sunnyvale.
LitePoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply for employment at LitePoint, please send your resume to jobs@litepoint.com indicating the particular position in the subject line.
