Senior Manager, Finance AI & Automation

Lam Research

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust
Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$137,000–$287,000 / yr
Posted
107 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Nov 23, 2026

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Similar $207k
This role $212k
$119k most similar roles pay here $305k

This role pays more than 57% of similar roles. Most pay $167,700–$246,150 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $212k versus about $207k for comparable roles.

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About Lam Research

Lam Research Corporation is a leading American supplier of wafer-fabrication equipment and services to the global semiconductor industry.

Lam Research currently has 299 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Manager, Finance AI & Automation

Manager / Sr. Manager, Finance AI & Automation joins the Business Finance team to accelerate the execution and scaling of AI and automation across finance functions. This hands-on role serves as a single-threaded owner for transformation areas such as process automation, controls, close activities, and transaction workflows. The individual will redesign end-to-end processes, move initiatives from pilot to production, and implement generative and agentic AI solutions using a human-in-the-loop approach to ensure auditability. Key responsibilities include translating business needs into technical requirements for IT and data teams while ensuring SOX compliance. Required skills include expertise in finance processes like FP&A and close activities, along with proficiency in AI concepts, data flows, and automation tools. The role addresses the challenge of replacing manual effort with scalable, automated workflows to improve efficiency and decision-making within the finance organization.

What you'll do

  • Own the end-to-end delivery of priority AI use cases for Finance transformation projects.
  • Evaluate and prioritize automation opportunities based on scale, data availability, and feasibility.
  • Redesign manual finance workflows into automated processes using generative and agentic AI solutions.
  • Manage the full project lifecycle from initial concept and pilot to production deployment.
  • Translate complex business requirements into actionable technical specifications for IT and Data teams.
  • Embed SOX, audit, and data governance requirements into all AI-enabled workflows.
  • Create training materials and playbooks to drive user adoption of new automation tools.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Finance, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Working knowledge of AI and data concepts, including generative AI and agentic approaches.
  • Strong understanding of core Finance processes such as close, SOX, and FP&A.
  • Experience leading process improvement, automation, or transformation initiatives.
  • Experience working with IT, data, or analytics teams.
  • Proven ability to execute cross-functional projects and deliver measurable results.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across both business and technical stakeholders.

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