Operations Controller

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

9d • $116,000 - $159,500

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking an Operations Controller to support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and operational decision-making across multiple manufacturing sites. The role partners with manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams to improve financial visibility and performance, with a particular focus on manufacturing gross margin forecasting, operational reviews, and identifying cost reduction, productivity, and efficiency opportunities.

The position develops financial models, variance analyses, management reports, and executive-ready presentations on financial results, risks, opportunities, and recommendations. It also contributes to finance transformation, process improvement, and system enhancement initiatives while ensuring compliance with financial policies, controls, and reporting requirements. The role involves analyzing moderately complex issues, making practical recommendations, collaborating across functions, and communicating financial insights to stakeholders and management.

The position is based in Austin, Texas. The stated salary range is $116,000 to $159,500. The role is full-time, with no travel or relocation eligibility. Compensation may also include a bonus and stock award program, as applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant financial planning, accounting, manufacturing finance, or operational finance experience.
• Solid knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytical methodologies.
• Understanding of manufacturing finance concepts, including cost accounting, gross margin analysis, productivity, and operational drivers.
• Ability to use financial systems and data tools to perform analysis and support decision-making.
• Ability to analyze moderately complex business and financial issues using established analytical techniques.
• Clear and effective communication and presentation skills with finance, manufacturing, and operations stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or master's degree.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and operations finance.
• Experience with gross margin forecasting and variance analysis.
• Experience with financial planning and forecasting cycles.
• Experience developing executive presentations and partnering with operational leaders.

Responsibilities

• Own and support financial planning, forecasting, and month-end close activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and data integrity.
• Develop financial models, variance analyses, and management reports to support operational and business decisions.
• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams to improve financial visibility and performance.
• Prepare executive-ready presentations summarizing financial results, risks, opportunities, and recommendations.
• Support manufacturing gross margin forecasting and operational performance reviews.
• Participate in finance transformation, process improvement, and system enhancement initiatives.
• Analyze operational and financial data to identify cost reduction, productivity, and efficiency opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, controls, and reporting requirements.
• Provide financial analysis and business partnership to multiple manufacturing sites.
• Analyze business and financial issues, evaluate alternatives, and develop practical recommendations.
• Collaborate across functional teams and communicate financial information as actionable business insights.
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to less experienced analysts when appropriate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Potential eligibility for a bonus and stock award program, as applicable.
• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Programs and support for employee health, wellbeing, and personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level