Finance Systems Principal Analyst

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Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

          

The Finance Systems Principal Analyst will support the execution, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise financial planning systems, with a primary focus on day-to-day operations, planning cycle execution, and user support. This role will work as part of the Finance Systems Center of Excellence to ensure the planning platform operates effectively, supports quarterly close activities, and meets evolving business requirements.

The position serves as a key liaison between Finance users, IT, and data teams, helping translate business needs into system enhancements while ensuring timely issue resolution and strong communication across stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience working with enterprise financial planning systems (Anaplan or similar). The candidate is enthusiastic, curious, and proactive in learning within a fast-paced environment. The candidate should be detail oriented, possess strong analytical skills, excellent communications skills, and the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning System Operations
  • Support day-to-day administration and maintenance of financial planning systems
  • Assist in monitoring system performance, data accuracy, and model functionality
  • Troubleshoot issues and coordinate resolution with internal teams and external vendors
  • Support system updates, enhancements, and periodic releases

• User Support & Issue Management
  • Act as a primary point of contact for user questions, issues, and support requests
  • Triage and prioritize incoming requests, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication
  • Partner with system SMEs or escalate issues appropriately when needed
  • Maintain tracking of issues and requests to identify recurring themes and improvement opportunities

• Quarterly Close & Forecast Execution
  • Support execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual planning cycles within the system
  • Assist finance teams with data inputs, validations, and issue resolution during key cycle windows
  • Ensure timelines are met for system openings, locks, and data submissions
  • Help coordinate adjustments and updates during close to maintain alignment across teams

• Data Validation & Reconciliation
  • Assist with validating system outputs against source systems (e.g., ERP, reporting tools)
  • Support investigation of variances and data discrepancies
  • Help ensure data integrity across financial models and reporting outputs

• Requirements Gathering & Process Improvement
  • Partner with finance stakeholders to gather and document business requirements
  • Translate user needs into clear functional requirements for system enhancements
  • Assist in coordinating development efforts and user acceptance testing (UAT)
  • Support rollout of new features and updates across the user base
  • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort
  • Assist in improving planning cycle processes, timelines, and user experience
  • Support documentation of processes, system logic, and best practices

• Communication & Stakeholder Coordination
  • Work closely with Finance, HR, IT, and Data teams to support system-related initiatives
  • Facilitate communication between users and technical teams to ensure alignment
  • Provide clear and concise updates on system changes, issues, and resolution status
  • Assist in developing training materials and user guides
  • Support onboarding of new users and provide guidance on system usage
  • Reinforce best practices to improve adoption and data consistency
  • Collaborate with the Finance Systems COE team across time zones

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in financial systems, ERP/EPM administration or implementation, and FP&A.
• Experience working with enterprise financial planning systems (Anaplan or similar)
• Solid understanding of financial models, including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and workforce planning
• Experience with data validation, reconciliation, and system troubleshooting
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint. 
• Knowledge in enterprise software like SAP, Qlikview and Power BI is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools like Jira.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both business users and technical teams
• A sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm to take on new opportunities and tough challenges.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to dig into issues
• Curiosity: Pushing for clarity on why a financial or business model operates the way it does and always having the drive for continuous improvement is paramount in this role.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export  licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.  As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

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Job Req Type: Experienced

          

Required Travel: No

          

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $135,200 to $185,900.

• Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.

• This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.

• This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.