Senior Analyst - Central Planning Finance

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

8d•$133,500 - $183,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Analyst is a high-impact role within SPG’s Central Planning organization, bridging financial commitments with operational execution. This individual owns core S&OP and long-range financial models that shape leadership decision-making and underpin the narrative for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) and Strategic Reviews (SR).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field
5+ years of FP&A experience, preferably in semis / semiconductor equipment, or high tech
Demonstrated experience building and owning financial models
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, Excel and financial software (e.g. Tableau, SAP, Oracle, Anaplan or similar)
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to distill large data sets into clear, decision-ready insights
Track record of cross-functional collaboration with Business Management, Sales Operations, or Commercial teams on revenue forecasting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior finance and executive stakeholders

Nice To Haves

MBA or CFA
Familiarity with CRM (Salesforce or equivalent)

Responsibilities

Own and develop financial models that inform executive decisions, aligning demand, capacity, and build plans across S&OP and key finance cycles such as QBR, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and SR
Lead end-to-end forecasting with rigor and timeliness, including ownership of SPG cash flow, AR, and Inventory forecasting
Conduct scenario analyses to assess risk and guide management actions; proactively identify and quantify revenue risks and opportunities
Distill complex analyses into clear, executive-ready insights that drive decision-making
Continuously improve forecasting processes, model architecture, and tools to enhance accuracy and reduce cycle time
Serve as the Finance business partner to Business Management and Sales Operations, driving alignment on revenue targets and planning assumptions
Establish and monitor leading indicators to improve forecast accuracy (e.g., bookings-to-bill, ASP trends, product/customer mix)
Lead cross-functional alignment sessions with Business Management, Sales Ops, and Finance leadership to validate revenue assumptions and boundary conditions
Enable a structured and repeatable process for quarterly and annual revenue planning
Develop dashboards and executive-level presentations that simplify complex financial data and support decision-making
Continuously enhance planning processes, model architecture, and analytical tools to improve forecast accuracy and reduce cycle time
Ensure data accuracy and integrity across systems supporting financial forecasts