PPB Finance Analyst

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

52d•$106,000 - $146,000•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions, essential for new semiconductor chips and advanced displays. The equipment created and serviced by the company is crucial for advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. This role offers a supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth while tackling challenges and driving innovative solutions. The company empowers its team to push boundaries and learn daily in a leading global environment. Applied Materials is committed to employee health and well-being, providing programs and support for personal and professional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in FP&A, business finance, portfolio finance, investment analysis, or related areas.
Experience supporting OpEx, CapEx, and headcount planning processes.
Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and business case development.
Experience working cross-functionally and supporting business decision-making.
Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial planning and reporting tools (Anaplan, SAP BPC, Tableau or similar).
Proven experience in business partnering, with a track record of communicating effectively across multiple functions and stakeholder groups.

Nice To Haves

Experience in semiconductor, technology, manufacturing or other R&D-intensive environments.
Experience supporting corporate FP&A processes.

Responsibilities

Lead in-quarter spending and budget management with PPB business partners.
Own day-to-day spending management and reporting activities across the PPB Business Unit.
Independently perform variance analysis, explain forecast-to-actual changes, and identify emerging risks and opportunities.
Own headcount and labor modeling to support quarterly forecasts, annual planning, and target setting.
Partner with finance leadership and business stakeholders to drive spending discipline, forecast accuracy, and investment optimization.
Consolidate financials for PPB P&L forecasting and reporting with inputs from revenue, cost, OpEx and capital finance partners.
Lead development of dashboards and reporting tools that improve financial visibility, simplify consolidation and support executive reviews.
Partner with Corporate FP&A to define requirements, align priorities, and enhance reporting capabilities.
Drive system and process improvements across forecasting, reporting, automation, and data quality.
Lead financial forecasting for the R&D teams, supporting product development investment analysis and manufacturing cost analysis.
Coordinate with BU finance partners supporting forecasting, reporting, and analytics activities.
Provide guidance on priorities, deliverables, and financial processes.
Partner effectively with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Accounting and FP&A teams to deliver financial insights to business discussions and decision-making.