FP&A Business Unit Controller

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com . Overview As a FP&A Business Unit Controller you will be primarily responsible for managing the business partnering relationships for the R&D business units including their annual budgets and quarterly forecast updates and actual performance. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of financial processes and complex transaction flows with a desire to grow and contribute in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. This role must communicate and organize tasks well to be effective. Primary Responsibilities Establish strong partnership with leadership to help business owners manage their business effectively Lead all forecasting and analysis activities for the business owners including: annual plan, quarterly forecast updates and strategic planning Develop, analyze, and interpret financial data to evaluate operating results against budget and profitability metrics Provide analytical insights, assess risks, and guide senior leadership in strategic decision-making Collaborate with Corporate Finance on various projects as needed Provide business analysis and support where needed Qualifications 8+ years experience in FP&A and business partnering, preferably in semiconductor or other manufacturing Excellent financial modeling and business partnering skills Strong analytical and problem solving skills Great organization and communication skills, able to work effectively with the business to meet deadlines Familiarity with basic GAAP concepts (revenue recognition, accruals, capitalization vs expense) Advanced Excel skills Familiar with Oracle planning tools Strong understanding of financial transaction flows and financial reporting Strong feeling of ownership over business processes and desire to improve and make them more efficient Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field Salary range is $160,000 to $200,000 depending on experience, level, and business need. This role is eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits. We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.