Financial Analysis V
About The Position
Applied Materials is seeking an analytically strong finance leader for its Corporate Strategy and Development (CSD) finance team. The role serves as the primary finance partner to the Systems-to-Materials (STM) group and supports financial analysis across the broader CSD organization. STM incubates programs intended to advance the company’s position in the semiconductor value chain, connecting materials engineering expertise to device- and system-level performance through modeling and simulation, physical test vehicles, and design enablement. The Senior Analyst partners with STM, EHS, and Core CSD leadership to drive the finance operating rhythm, provide actionable insights, and deliver financial targets. The position supports strategy, portfolio prioritization, complex financial analysis, and systems and process innovation across CSD, including Corporate Strategy and Corporate Marketing, Communications and Public Affairs, and Government Affairs.
Requirements
- Expertise in financial planning and analysis, with advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
- Hands-on experience analyzing large datasets with Tableau or Power BI.
- Excellent influencing and relationship skills, including a track record of partnering with senior leaders and engineering teams and constructively challenging assumptions.
- Clear, concise communication skills, including the ability to translate complex analysis into plain-language executive memos and presentations.
- Ability to thrive in a startup-type environment, manage ambiguity, and collaborate broadly across functions and regions.
- Comfort using AI-enabled tools such as Microsoft Copilot and automation to improve the speed and quality of analysis.
- Self-starter who is passionate, curious, and eager to learn and grow.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10–15 years of progressive experience in FP&A, business partnering, or related finance roles.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in semiconductors, R&D environments, manufacturing, or operational roles.
- Master’s degree or MBA.
Responsibilities
- Serve as primary business partner and first point of contact for STM, EHS, and Core CSD leadership on financial matters, tailoring support to each organization’s priorities.
- Perform financial modeling, scenario planning, and portfolio prioritization across STM, EHS, and Core CSD, applying NPV and ROI analysis to STM R&D investments.
- Build business cases and value metrics that justify incremental spending and connect STM programs to revenue, royalties, and strategic impact; connect EHS and Core CSD requests to regulatory requirements, risk mitigation, and qualitative benefits.
- Own the finance operating rhythm and FP&A cycle, including the annual operating plan, strategic reviews, and quarterly forecasts; reconcile bottom-up plans to corporate targets and explain results in executive-ready memos and presentations.
- Lead budget development across STM, EHS, and Core CSD, distinguishing baseline spending from incremental requests such as headcount, vendor spending, software and EDA licenses, and capital; frame funding gaps, trade-offs, and risks.
- Manage headcount planning across a global, multi-site footprint, including headcount walks and labor cost modeling.
- Build and maintain finance templates, data, and processes for accurate and timely cost and headcount tracking, using automation to replace manual workflows.
- Collaborate with CSD finance, COE, regional finance, corporate finance, and business unit finance partners, and contribute to Global Finance projects and priorities.
- Develop self-service tools, templates, and training to help engineering and functional leaders plan spending and build finance capability across the extended CSD finance team.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Candidates may be eligible for participation in a bonus and stock award program, as applicable.
- Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
- Programs and support for employee health and wellbeing and personal and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
