Financial Analysis IV

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

13d•$133,500 - $183,500

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking a finance professional to serve as the Finance Business Partner for Integrated Materials Solutions (IMS) within SPG. This high-impact role partners with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to shape R&D investment decisions, optimize resources, and support profitable growth. The position owns financial planning and analysis for the IMS development portfolio, including operating expenses, capital investments, project prioritization, and R&D business cases. The successful candidate will build an understanding of Applied Materials’ technology and R&D portfolio and help influence how investments are prioritized across programs. The role calls for someone who goes beyond reporting numbers to understand the business, develop insights, challenge assumptions, and influence decisions, working independently across a complex global organization.

Requirements

At least 5 years of finance, FP&A, business finance, or related experience.
Strong financial analysis and modeling capabilities, including advanced Excel skills.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at multiple levels of management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into business insights and recommendations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex financial topics clearly to senior management.
Solid understanding of financial planning, forecasting, and fundamental accounting concepts.
Self-starter able to manage multiple priorities and deliver results with limited oversight.
Intellectual curiosity and a strong desire to understand the business and technology behind the numbers.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Anaplan, SAP BPC, Tableau, PRM, Power BI, or similar planning and analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary Finance Business Partner for IMS, providing financial insights and recommendations to business and R&D leadership.
Own financial planning and analysis for the IMS R&D portfolio, including OpEx, capital investments, labor, depreciation, allocations, and controllable spending.
Lead quarterly and annual planning processes, translate technology and program priorities into financial plans, and present recommendations to senior management.
Partner with business and operations leaders to prioritize R&D investments and allocate resources across programs during portfolio and financial planning cycles.
Develop ROI, NPV, and business-case models for strategic R&D programs to help leadership evaluate investments and long-term value creation.
Provide financial leadership through quarterly close, forecasting, QBR, AOP, and strategic reviews.
Partner with Finance and BU teams to improve financial processes, reporting, and analytics using Anaplan, SAP BPC, Tableau, and PRM.
Translate financial and operational data into clear business insights, highlighting trends, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions for management.
Partner on SPG capital planning, including capital budgeting, portfolio reviews, investment tracking, and post-investment analysis.
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and decision support, and contribute to strategic and ad hoc business analysis.