Strategic Finance Director, AI Group

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THE ROLE:

The Director of Strategic Finance will report to the Sr Director of Finance and serve as a key member of the AI Group (AIG) Finance leadership team. This position is the primary finance business partner for AMD's Artificial Intelligence Groups strategic activities, responsible for driving the financial analysis for complex commercial activities and strategic initiatives, providing critical business insights and decision support. This is a highly visible leadership role supporting the number one strategic priority at AMD, demanding significant interaction with senior executives and cross-functional leaders.

THE PERSON:

We are seeking a strategic, results-oriented leader with a strong bias for action and a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will be an early adopter of new processes, technologies, and ideas, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and adept at communicating complex financial information to senior executives. You must possess strong leadership qualities, take ownership of the strategic finance function for AIG, drive continuous improvement, establish best practices, and build strong partnerships across the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead finance activities supporting key growth opportunities (strategic engagements, commercial negotiations, etc.) within the AI Group.
• Key advisor to the AI Group leadership, providing insights and recommendations to drive business performance and achieve strategic objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee sophisticated financial models to support strategic decision-making, scenario planning, and overall company impact.
• Prepare and present insightful financial analysis, reports, and strategic recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Drive financial strategy alignment with the AI Group's goals and objectives, collaborating extensively with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations).
• Partner with AIG leadership to identify, evaluate, and prioritize strategic investment opportunities, assessing financial impact and return on investment (ROI) to optimize resource allocation.
• Implement and refine financial processes and tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and insight generation.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Progressive experience in relevant Finance roles, with a significant portion in strategic finance or senior FP&A positions.
• Proven ability to identify key strategic issues, define and perform complex analyses, and influence decisions at the executive level.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic finance, FP&A, or corporate finance within a complex, global organization.
• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis; proficiency with advanced Excel expertise.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and comfortable with ambiguity, possessing a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading teams.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth, and challenging environment.
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles (GAAP).
• Semiconductor or high-tech industry experience is strongly preferred.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA, CFA, and/or CPA strongly preferred.

LOCATION: San Jose, CA

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