Senior Strategic Planning Specialist

Company Description

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world-leading MCUs, SoCs, analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.

Job Description

As a Principal Strategic Planning Specialist at Renesas Electronics America Inc., you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategic initiatives to drive the company's growth and competitive positioning in the semiconductor industry.

This role will work closely with the corporate strategy team and key business leaders across various functions to optimize company strategy and assess investment opportunities. Primary responsibilities will include the review of potential M&A opportunities and execution of the transaction process for both acquisitions and divestitures.

Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Analysis: Conduct comprehensive analyses of potential strategic acquisitions and assess the fit of opportunities relative to Renesas’ internal strategic goals.
2. Financial Modeling: Utilize financial modeling and forecasting techniques to evaluate business scenarios, assess investment opportunities, and determine the valuations of target companies.
3. M&A Process Management: Support all aspects of the transaction execution process including due diligence, contract negotiations, and post-close integration planning.
4. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders across various functions, including finance, operations, HR, and legal, to align strategic initiatives with business goals and drive execution excellence.
5. Communication and Presentation: Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, reports, and strategic updates to communicate findings, recommendations, and progress on acquisition and divesture opportunities.
6. Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track personal and professional progress. Conduct …