Finance Manager

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Summary of Role:

We are looking for a Finance Manager to support MIPS’ IP Licensing and Tools businesses- core growth engines as we scale our RISC‑V and Physical AI platform.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in IFRS revenue recognition and a strong understanding of how to align commercial deal structures with compliant accounting outcomes.

This is a hands‑on finance leadership role, embedded in the business and influencing commercial and investment decisions.

Essential Responsibilities

Revenue & Contract Ownership

• Partner with Sales, Legal, and Finance to structure IP licensing and tools agreements
• Own end‑to‑end contract economics, including performance obligation assessment and revenue recognition under IFRS 15
• Ensure deal structures and revenue timing align with both commercial objectives and accounting requirements

Business Partnering

• Act as the primary finance partner for Product, Engineering, and Operations leaders
• Evaluate R&D investments, cost structures, and profitability across licensing and tools offerings
• Support pricing, deal strategies, and trade‑off decisions with clear financial insights

Financial Leadership

• Lead end‑to‑end financial planning, forecasting, and performance management for the IP Licensing and Tools businesses
• Drive forecasting accuracy, operating cadence, variance analysis, and management reporting
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities and translate them into actionable recommendations

AI Enablement & Automation

• Drive automation across FP&A and contract workflows, leveraging AI to improve forecast accuracy, efficiency, and scalability while reducing manual, spreadsheet‑driven processes

Required Qualifications

• CPA, MBA, or relevant Master’s degree
• 5–8 years of progressive finance or accounting experience, ideally in semiconductor IP licensing
• Deep expertise in IFRS 15 revenue recognition and contract structuring across complex technology arrangements
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and executive‑level presentation skills

Expected Salary Range

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.