Sr. Finance Analyst - Inventory & Operations

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. We’re looking for talent who want to leave the planet better than they found it—people who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them. AMD powers the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role contributes to technology that moves the world forward.

About the role

This Sr. Finance Analyst role is a high-visibility position within AMD’s Finance organization in Austin, TX, critical to the success of the Compute & Enterprise AI business unit. You will support the Server product line by managing inventory-related financial performance, partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, Product Management, and other Finance teams to optimize inventory levels, ensure accurate valuation, and drive inventory strategy, yield, and cost impacts on product P&L. The role involves forecasting, cross-functional decision support, and advising business leaders on inventory risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels by product, family, and location.
• Forecast inventory needs based on revenue, demand, and S&OP plans.
• Evaluate strategies for inventory build, buffer, and end-of-life mitigation.
• Track inventory aging, excess/obsolete items, and lifecycle risks.
• Model financial impact of inventory decisions, including margin and cost analysis.
• Support new product launches with inventory and ramp planning.
• Advise business leaders on inventory risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS, audits, SOX, and accounting policies.
• Coordinate with Corporate Accounting on reconciliations and reserves.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent (MBA preferred).
• Experience preferably in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing.
• Strong background in product P&L management and inventory analysis.
• Experience in standard costing and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Experience supporting S&OP or demand planning processes.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).

Skills

• Bias for action and high sense of teamwork.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with ability to connect operational drivers to financial outcomes.
• High analytical rigor and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, teaming, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to grow within the position and rotate to Finance leadership roles.

Location

Austin, TX. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

AMD benefits at a glance.