Senior Financial Analyst- Operations
Description
Who We Are
At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made but also changing the things that can be made.
Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).
Summary
We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our corporate finance team to support manufacturing operations ability to execute high demand growth. This is a high growth potential opportunity and a highly visable role - not a role focused only on producing reports. This is an opportunity to connect operational activity to financial performance, partner with leaders across the business, and turn complex data into clear, actionable recommendations. You will gain broad exposure to operations, product management, accounting, and executive leadership while seeing the direct impact of your work on business processes and decisions.
We are looking for someone who is curious, proactive, and energized by solving complex business problems. The ideal candidate enjoys problem solving and working collabortively to implement improvements.
Function
- Financial Modeling & Decision Support – Build financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate business decisions, investment opportunities, and alternative business outlooks. Identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities and translate them into clear recommendations.
- Business Partnership & Performance Insights – Partner with operations, accounting, product management, and business leaders to explain financial performance, identify underlying drivers, challenge assumptions, and support informed decision-making.
- Forecasting & Planning – Partner with budget owners to develop, maintain, and improve forecasts for capacity, hiring, spending, inventory, and related capital and working-capital requirements. Document key assumptions, explain variances, evaluate risks and opportunities, and recommend actions that improve financial and operational outcomes.
- Reporting & Analytics Development – Design and automate reporting and analytics solutions used across all levels of the organization, from operational teams to executive leadership. Create clear, decision-ready insights that improve visibility, accelerate action, and reduce manual effort.
- Forecasting System & Process Improvement – Become a subject-matter expert in the tools, data, and processes that support forecasting and financial analysis. Help shape their continued evolution by identifying gaps, improving functionality, strengthening controls, and increasing efficiency.
- Project Management - Independently identify, lead, and manage projects from problem definition and analysis through recommendation, implementation, and results tracking. Maintain momentum, coordinate stakeholders, and proactively communicate progress, decisions, risks, and outcomes.
- Cross-functional Collaboration – Build strong partnerships across Finance, Accounting, Operations, and other business functions. Bring together financial and operational perspectives to solve problems, support key initiatives, and strengthen decision-making across the organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of work experience in finance or accounting.
- Strong understanding of financial statements.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and BI tools.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across functions and manage multiple priorities.
- High level of integrity, ownership, and willingness to learn.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in standard-costing or cost-accounting environments.
- Experience using ERP systems for financial research, reporting, and analysis.
- Experience in high-tech, semiconductor, or other manufacturing companies.
- Experience improving or automating financial reporting, forecasting, or planning processes.
nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Starting pay depends on qualifications:
- Senior Financial Analyst: $100,000 - $123,000
Other Compensation and Benefits
- Target Cash Bonus of 5% of earned wages
- Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants
- 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
- 10 paid Holidays
- Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Aflac Supplemental Insurance
- Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status).
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 566-4460 or [email protected].
E-Verify Participation:
nLIGHT participates in the E-Verify program. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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