Portfolio Lead (B5)

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

1d•$154,000 - $212,000

About The Position

Who We Are 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. What We Offer Salary: $154,000.00 - $212,000.00 Location: Santa Clara,CA 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. This position reports directly to the Business Unit CFO of DDP. As a key finance business partner, the candidate will 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 provide solutions to complex problems. Works independently to support a complex and growing business with a diverse set of new and existing products serving high share applications to commodity type applications.

Requirements

Ability to function as an independently effective and respected partner to internal partners
Ability to juggle multiple tasks while still delivering high quality results
Strong analytical and quantitative skills and ability to handle data effectively
Strong written and executive communication skills
Strong organizational and project management skills
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentation of data
Strong understanding of accounting/financial principles and regulations/legal requirements
BS degree in Accounting or Finance
10-15 years of experience in corporate finance, semiconductor, or components manufacturing preferred
Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred
2+ years of people manager experience preferred

Responsibilities

Financial owner of Portfolio management initiatives/improvements within the BU
Business partnering with BU Strategic Marketing to understand technology inflections and market competition landscape.
Perform ROI analysis focusing on product cost savings and revenue potentials to determine viability for new product developments.
Build OpEx models to support long term strategic plan / scenario analysis.
Drive Enterprise Portfolio Review process
Provide value-add participation in the updates of NPV models.
Lead quarterly Opex / CapEx spend planning by project.
Prepare to present financial forecasts to Senior Management for decision support.
Interfacing with Operations and COE team to manage Opex to target and prioritizing projects.
Proactively identify and drive process improvement initiatives