Director Finance, Central Product Groups, SPG

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

17d

About The Position

Business Partnering & Influence Serve as the primary finance partner to business leaders (Core Engineering, IMS, AiX, DAE, Process Chemistry), supporting strategic decisions and resource allocation for multi-BU programs and central initiatives. Collaborate with BU CFOs, product managers, and technical leads to align financial objectives with business priorities and drive value creation across SPG. Lead cross-functional teams to develop business cases for new investments, and productivity initiatives, ensuring robust scenario modeling and risk assessment. Develop and maintain advanced financial models to support scenario planning, portfolio optimization, and investment prioritization for central projects. Support regional finance alignment and communications, ensuring transparency and effective allocation methodologies for cross-BU and central spend. Ensure compliance with corporate finance policies, SOX controls, and internal audit requirements for central product groups. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation. Champion professional development, breadth rotations, and career growth opportunities within the finance organization. Build strong relationships with technical and operational leaders

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role supporting engineering, product development, or infrastructure in a global technology/manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience as a finance business partner for technical and operational teams, with a track record of influencing senior leaders and driving business outcomes.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills; expertise in scenario planning, investment analysis, and portfolio management.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams, manage through ambiguity, and drive change in a matrixed, global organization.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP systems, digital finance tools, and cross-regional finance operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance partner to business leaders, supporting strategic decisions and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with BU CFOs, product managers, and technical leads to align financial objectives with business priorities.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop business cases for new investments and productivity initiatives.
• Develop and maintain advanced financial models to support scenario planning, portfolio optimization, and investment prioritization.
• Support regional finance alignment and communications, ensuring transparency and effective allocation methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate finance policies, SOX controls, and internal audit requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals.
• Champion professional development, breadth rotations, and career growth opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with technical and operational leaders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees