Financial Analysis IV

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

12d•$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 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. It calls for someone who can go beyond reporting results to understand the business, develop insights, challenge assumptions, and influence decisions across a complex global organization. The successful candidate will develop an understanding of Applied Materials’ technology and R&D portfolio and help determine how investments are prioritized across programs. They will provide financial leadership across planning and business cycles, translate financial and operational data into actionable recommendations, and independently drive priorities from analysis through decision and execution.

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 management levels.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including 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.
Ability 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 investment choices 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 Project Resource Management (PRM).
Turn financial and operational data into clear business stories that highlight trends, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions for management.
Partner on the SPG capital planning process, 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.
Build understanding of the technology, products, customers, and investment drivers behind the IMS portfolio.
Build effective relationships across Finance, Engineering, Operations, and business teams in a global environment.
Independently drive priorities from analysis through decision and execution.