Opex Portfolio Financial Analyst (B3)

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible™ the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest, and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team. While virtually every nationality, culture, and background are currently represented within Applied Materials, we strive for a more robust Culture of Inclusion (COI) and diversity. Leveraging our COI vision helps drive innovation, build organizational capabilities, create equal opportunities for everyone, and achieve our company’s definition of Winning. In this role, the candidate will be expected to apply conceptual and practical financial expertise to establish and address complex business problems, drive investment decisions, and standardize investment decision processes. As a key finance business partner, the candidate will own and be responsible for the managing product portfolio for the Central Engineering Organization. The candidate must be able to anticipate internal and/or external business challenges and actively influence management with critical analysis and sound business advice. This role collaborates with various cross-functional organizations globally and requires the ability to manage complex product development portfolio.

Requirements

• Executive level communications but also aptitude to drive detailed process and data analytics to support engineering program management.
• Very strong Excel skills, including advanced decision modeling techniques (simulation, tornado analysis, decision tree analysis, etc)
• Strong systems capabilities, preferably with Anaplan, SAP BPC, tableau and PRM
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills to engage with partners to understand key issues, develop recommendations and implement actions to improve the business results
• Experience in P&L reporting and analysis
• Basic accounting knowledge

Nice To Haves

• Assertiveness
• initiative
• communication
• curiosity about the business
• team oriented
• collaborative
• Experience in semiconductor equipment or other long-lead R&D enterprises a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Interface with senior management to drive operating expense prioritization and management
• Lead and drive operating expense & capital budget planning process by engaging senior management in business, engineering and operations departments
• Drive program analyses and partner with operations & Center of Excellence spending analyst to drive actual spending to targeted levels
• Provide value-add info/insights in the quarterly update of R&D program business case models
• Partner within finance to drive and implement best practices for financial tools and processes for financial cycles and analytical tools
• Ensure data accuracy and help management team develop and tell the story of the business unit using that information (forecasting/budgeting, financial close, balance sheet integrity)

Benefits

• supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career
• programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth
• programs and support that care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go
• comprehensive benefits package
• participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees