Portfolio Finance Lead

Applied Materials•Gloucester, MA

1d•$92,000 - $126,500

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. You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits .

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance or business Analytics (MBA a plus)
4-7 years of relevant progressive experience
Proven analytical and communication skills
Enthusiasm to learn about our business and technologies
Experience with enterprise level financial systems (SAP/BPC preferred)
Experience with large international MFG and/or Engineering company preferred
Strong MS Office skill set (Excel, PP, etc.)

Nice To Haves

MS CoPilot, Tableau, BI and/or Anaplan experience a plus

Responsibilities

Finance Business Partner for assigned Product Line(s)
Maintain a close relationship with your business partners.
Regularly attend staff, business, and technical reviews with the marketing & engineering teams to stay informed, building a stronger understanding of the business and how it fits within the product portfolio
Finance Lead Product Line SR/QRAM Process (Business Plan)
Ensure complete product roadmap investment is identified and clearly communicated at all business reviews so informed decisions can be made.
Maintain performance to target metrics so mgmt. can clearly understand if the program is operating in/out of bounds, key inflection points for investment should be discussed against program/technical deliverables committed or planned.
Lead Product Line Financial presentation at Quarterly Business Review (QBR)
Provide and communicate financial performance to plan for Sr Mgmt., along with objective analysis and reporting presented in a direct manner to drive discussion.
Model Product Line P&L scenarios for changes in business conditions/assumptions.
Drive GM Taskforce Efforts (GMLT)
Facilitate regular reviews with your team/business partners to identify and drive margin improvement opportunities with established & NPI products.
Competitor/Customer/Supplier Financial Analysis
Drive regular reviews and analysis of key market information to help guide management decisions
Special Projects as assigned by Mgmt.