Financial Analyst - (B3)

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:

$92,000.00 - $126,500.00

Location:

Austin,TX

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.

Finance Analyst

This role under the Semiconductor Business Group (SPG) will support financial and operations activities & projects associated with Install & Warranty, and possibly other Operations support under the SPG Operations Finance Group.  The individual coming into this role will collaborate with not only functions within the Finance organization, but with Operations and Engineering functions as well.  The ideal candidate needs to be comfortable with working both up and down the chain of command, using data to develop & create actionable & useful analytics, enhancing financial reporting capabilities, and timely completion of key deliverables related to regular business cycles.

Responsibilities

• Guide/Coach team on achieving their goals and objectives
• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of accounting principles
• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners to deliver solutions on business issues
• Seek out and drive continuous process improvements to the I&W process
• Automation and other Finance or Company initiatives
• Perform ad-hoc analysis for Finance and Operations for them to complete and understand forecasts and actuals
• Responsible for supporting all Audit and SOX compliance activities
• Represent I&W Finance on councils and teams and provide support of initiatives and resolving business issues
• Completing reconciliations for all I&W reserve balance sheet accounts for multiple business units
• Perform reconciliations using multiple information systems
• Review and monitor systemic I&W set ups for accuracy with IW Ops manager reviews
• Support any updates to warranty extensions
• Prepare and process, journal entries, inter-company billings and other transactions
• Prepare and analyze business unit or segment over/under analysis
• Prepare and present all I&W data by tool to the segment controller for each accounting cycle
• Business partnering with I&W operations to drive targeted cost reduction and compliance to all accounting policies
• Adherence to standard Best-Known Methods and initial escalation owner for all tactical issues
• Weekly monitoring of recurring I&W support activities
• Validate any risk or opportunities to communicate to segment finance
• Support any ad hoc analysis as needed from the segment 
• Key business support to other finance functional groups 
• Review transactions and identify possible issues, determine whether to escalate or resolve
• Improve current processes
• Variance Analysis
• Responsible for activities that include but are not limited to forecasting, reporting, and quarter end close

Job Specific Knowledge

• Full use and application of standard principles, concepts, and techniques.
• Accounting and financial knowledge are required.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Candidate must be a self-starter, motivated, and organized
• Candidate must possess a strong work ethic & positive attitude
• Ability to deal with change
• Demonstrates a drive for efficiency.
• Time Management
• Good interpersonal relationship skills
• Basic negotiations skills (timelines, resources)
• Write process documentation and updates
• Understanding of accounting workflow
• Global perspective
• Understanding of specific AMAT systems or equivalent 
• Strong Excel skills
• Prior SAP experience a plus
• Prior Tableau experience a plus

Education

Preferred: Minimum BS in Accounting/Finance/Economics/MIS and 3+ years related experience, or equivalent.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.