Job Description

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About Lumentum

Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a global leader in optical and photonic technologies that power the networks and infrastructure behind AI, cloud computing, and next-generation communications. Built on decades of photonics innovation, Lumentum delivers high-performance lasers, modules, and optical subsystems that enable scalable, energy-efficient data center connectivity, advanced telecom networks, industrial manufacturing, and sensing applications. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company operates R&D, manufacturing, and sales facilities worldwide.

Learn more at www.lumentum.com

Position: Finance Director, FP&A

Location: Lumentum Thailand, Navanakorn – Pathum Thani
Department: Finance
Reports To: Senior Director, Finance Operations

The Finance Director, FP&A, serves as a strategic finance leader and trusted business partner to Operations and Corporate Finance teams. This role is responsible for leading all financial planning, forecasting, product costing, operational finance, capital investment analysis, and business performance management activities for Nava operations.

The position drives financial visibility, operational excellence, cost competitiveness, and decision support across the organization while ensuring alignment with corporate financial objectives. The Finance Director leads a high-performing FP&A team and partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Accounting, Treasury, and Corporate FP&A teams globally.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Performance Management

• Lead the annual operating plan (AOP), quarterly forecasts, long-range planning, and monthly financial outlook processes.

• Drive accurate financial forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reporting to support business decision-making.

• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership on business performance, risks, and opportunities.

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly close support, management reporting, and financial reviews.

Operational Finance & Business Partnership

• Serve as the primary finance business partner to Operations leadership.

• Drive operational efficiency initiatives, productivity improvement, cost optimization, and margin enhancement programs.

• Support manufacturing strategy through financial analysis and business case development.

• Challenge and influence operational decisions using fact-based financial insights.

• Partner with cross-functional leaders to improve spending discipline and financial accountability.

Product Costing & Manufacturing Finance

• Oversee standard cost development, actual product costing, and cost variance analysis.

• Lead product cost competitiveness initiatives and identify opportunities for cost reduction.

• Monitor manufacturing performance, labor productivity, overhead absorption, and operational KPIs.

• Drive inventory optimization and working capital improvement initiatives.

• Lead scrap reduction tracking, root-cause analysis, and financial impact assessments.

Capital Investment & Cash Flow Management

• Lead capital expenditure planning, forecasting, and investment evaluation processes.

• Review and approve Capital Authorization Requests (CARs) and conduct ROI analysis for major investments.

• Partner with Treasury to develop and manage cash flow forecasts and liquidity planning.

• Ensure effective capital allocation and investment prioritization.

Financial Systems, Controls & Data Governance

• Provide oversight of financial master data management, including cost centers, project codes, production line structures, GL mappings, allocations, and reporting hierarchies.

• Drive continuous improvement of financial systems, reporting tools, and data quality.

• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.

Reporting & Analytics

• Lead the preparation of executive-level financial reports, dashboards, and business analytics.

• Deliver regular and ad hoc analyses for Corporate Finance, Operations, and executive leadership teams.

• Drive automation, visualization, and digital finance initiatives to improve reporting efficiency and business insights.

Strategic Initiatives & Transformation

• Lead finance-related continuous improvement and transformation initiatives.

• Drive manufacturing synergy tracking and value realization reporting.

• Support M&A integration, restructuring, footprint optimization, or other strategic projects as required.

• Champion Lean Finance initiatives across the organization.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the FP&A organization to build a high-performing finance team.

• Establish clear objectives, performance expectations, and development plans for team members.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and operational excellence.

• Build strong partnerships across global, regional, and local stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.

• MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience within multinational organizations.

• At least 7 years of FP&A leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong experience in product costing, manufacturing finance, and operational finance.

• Experience supporting global or regional headquarters and working within a US-listed public company environment is highly preferred.

• Demonstrated success leading finance teams and influencing senior business leaders.

Technical Competencies

• Deep knowledge of FP&A, financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, product costing methodologies, inventory management, and supply chain finance.

• Experience with Oracle ERP, SAP, or other major ERP systems.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence tools.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial storytelling capabilities.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and commercial mindset.

• Results-oriented leader with the ability to balance strategic priorities and operational execution.

• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed organization.

• Continuous improvement mindset with demonstrated experience leading change and transformation initiatives.

• High level of integrity, accountability, and ownership.

Language

• Fluent English, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively across global teams.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.