Staff Business Finance
Company websitegf.com (GlobalFoundries, opens in new tab)
Base salary $101K to $177K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Santa Clara, CA
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- LocationSanta Clara, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (58 min ago) · observed since
About this job
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 Staff Business Finance 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
Other Responsibilities:
· Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
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
$101,000.00 - $177,000.00The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.
All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law
Source: GlobalFoundries on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($101,000) is above 3% of the 861 Finance & Accounting roles in California listed on this site; 4 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $150,000; the middle half runs from $121,600 to $185,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingStaff Business Finance$101K to $177K
Lead, Strategic Business Development$101K to $177K
Industrial Engineer$101,421 to $120,000
Experienced Industrial Engineer$101,421 to $120,000
Sr Engineer Process Engineering Implant$102,500 to $120,000
EDA Computing / HPC Infrastructure MTS$104K to $175K
EDA Computing / HPC Infrastructure MTS$104K to $175K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Staff Business Finance (this listing) | $101K - $177K |
| Lead, Strategic Business Development | $101K - $177K |
| Industrial Engineer | $101,421 - $120,000 |
| Experienced Industrial Engineer | $101,421 - $120,000 |
| Sr Engineer Process Engineering Implant | $102,500 - $120,000 |
| EDA Computing / HPC Infrastructure MTS | $104K - $175K |
| EDA Computing / HPC Infrastructure MTS | $104K - $175K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-11-05
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: USA - California - Santa Clara
$101,000.00 - $177,000.00
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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