Principal Financial Analyst - OCI SCO Hardware Planning

Overview

A leading technology organization is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst with expertise in demand plan management and server rack forecasting. This role focuses on integrating financial analysis with supply chain operations to drive financial performance, particularly in rack demand planning and revenue alignment. The analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams including procurement, planning, operations, and engineering to support data-driven decision-making and develop a resilient volume-driven rack forecast.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and forecast demand volumes for critical server racks, including GPU, compute, and storage configurations, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain financial models for server demand planning aligned with business objectives and long-range revenue plans.
• Collaborate with demand planners and capacity teams to validate assumptions and improve forecast accuracy for server and network hardware components.
• Conduct scenario analyses to evaluate financial impacts of supply-demand imbalances, component shortages, and market demand changes.
• Partner with teams to set and maintain inventory targets, support just-in-time or safety stock strategies, and optimize capital spending.
• Prepare and present reports, dashboards, and recommendations to leadership highlighting financial implications of demand fluctuations and supply chain decisions.
• Support internal performance metrics (KPIs) and monitor fluctuations in cost per rack, average cost recovery per rack, attach rates, finished rack inventory, and rack utilization.
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with internal controls, policies, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of relevant finance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; CPA or MBA is desirable.
• Experience in hardware demand forecasting and end-to-end supply chain financial analysis.
• Proven ability to serve as a strategic finance business partner working cross-functionally with procurement, planning, operations, and engineering teams.
• Demonstrated leadership in large-scale company initiatives.
• Recognized by peers and management as a key contributor and business partner.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Oracle Financials.
• Excellent analytical and research skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $84,500 - $178,100 per year (U.S. locations).
• Eligibility for bonus and equity awards.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
  • Supplemental life insurance options.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.
  • Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
  • 401(k) savings and investment plan with company match.
  • Paid time off with flexible vacation policies and 11 paid holidays.
  • Paid sick leave with annual accrual and carryover.
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Financial planning and group legal services.
  • Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.

Location

This position is based in the United States. Specific location details and applicable benefits may vary.

Additional Information

Certain U.S. customer or client-facing roles may require compliance with immunization and occupational health mandates.

The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to inclusive hiring practices and providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.