Applied Materials-posted 3 days ago
$192,000 - $264,000/Yr
Full-time • Director
Santa Clara, CA

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 . The Senior Director is responsible for business partnering with C-suite level executives and their leadership teams on key initiatives and all aspects of financial management of their groups. These activities include long-range planning, annual forecasting, fiscal close, management reporting and balance sheet reviews. In this role, you will develop strong partnerships with senior leaders providing finance insight that impacts strategy and execution. This includes decision support for headcount planning, investment prioritization, and general budget management. In addition to direct support of the Corporate Functions, the role oversees the global bonus model, US benefits and the Applied Materials Charitable Foundation. The position manages a staff of 8 (3 direct report) and matrix manages additional resources in a shared service center providing accounting & reporting support.

  • Support multiple business partners across centralized functions with strategic initiatives by developing business cases and creating insightful analysis that enables management decisions
  • Lead portfolio prioritization process across functions ensuring funding is being directed toward high-value investments and groups are managing spend within targets
  • Lead team of direct & indirect reports ensuring accurate and timely completion of finance deliverables. Work with team to set annual objectives for each employee and create development plans for staff
  • Drive annual budgeting, forecasting and long-term strategic planning processes for each functional area with focus on operating expenses, headcount and capital investments
  • Prepare presentations of financial results and provide value-add business analysis to partners
  • Focus on identifying and helping drive initiatives for cost efficiency, productivity, scaling support, and process improvements
  • Ad hoc reporting, analysis and special projects as requested by business partners and/or CFO
  • Staff Oversight of global bonus model, providing leadership with decision support for accruals and payouts
  • Ensure a strong internal control environment and integrity of financial statements
  • MBA preferred
  • Capacity for Complexity: Demonstrates an ability to lead teams in an unstructured, ambiguous environment. Adapts leadership style and management to situation at hand. Adjusts departmental priorities and resource allocations to support changing needs.
  • Effective business partnering with executives to drive improvement in business results
  • Proven competencies, particularly with communications, presentations, problem solving, time management, business acumen, analysis and decision support
  • Strong Accounting/Finance skills
  • Demonstrated systems & strong Excel skills
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