Financial Analysis - (B4)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$133,500.00 - $183,500.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. 

You’ll also benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more about careers at Applied.

This position will be the primary finance business partner to the Disruptive Architectural Elements (DAE) group and will also support strategic projects related to SPG segment revenue and gross margin. In this role, the candidate will be expected to apply conceptual and practical financial expertise to address complex business problems, and drive investment decisions for profitable growth. As a key finance business partner, the candidate will anticipate internal and/or external business challenges and actively influence management with critical analysis and sound business advice. This role collaborates with various cross-functional organizations and requires the ability to provide solutions to complex problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business partners to develop business and financial scenario analysis to determine ROI and viability for programs
• Support strategic projects related to semiconductor segment revenue planning, and gross margins
• Lead and drive operating expense & capital budget planning process by engaging with business partners and senior management
• Interface with business partners to drive portfolio spend prioritization to manage actual spending to targeted levels
• Ensure data accuracy and help management team develop and tell the story using that information (forecasting/budgeting, financial close, balance sheet integrity)
• Partners with finance counterparts to drive and implement best practices for financial tools and processes for financial cycles and analytical tools
• Support management in completing other ad hoc projects and analysis
• Completes detailed analysis and commentary for finance and non-finance executives

Key Expectations

• Proven competencies in communication, financial analysis and working across functions with different levels of management to drive results
• Eager to learn and understand the business to apply and establish standardized financial processes
• Influencing – ability to impact decision within own organization, cross functionally and within different level of management by leveraging experience and competencies in financial analysis
• Self-starter: able to maintain financial cycle deliverables, identify change and drive items to closure with limited management oversight
• Curiosity to understand the drivers of top and bottom-line growth

Qualifications

• 5-10 years relevant experience.
• Very strong Excel skills, including modeling
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills to engage with partners to understand key issues, develop recommendations and implement actions to improve the business result
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Data analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI is a plus

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

No

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.