SPG FP&A Analyst - (B3)

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

Financial Planning & Analysis Perform spend analytics in a meaningful way that takes into account business understanding towards actionable insights Perform regular predictive financial modeling, monitoring outcomes, and refining the model Interpret financial results into insights and recommendations for presentation to executives Analyze variances and identify key drivers impacting business results. Manage financial consolidations across multiple entities for financial cycles 5x per quarter. Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal reporting standards. Process & System Improvements Collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams to optimize ERP and planning platforms. Develop project plans, manage timelines, and communicate progress effectively. Design and maintain robust data structures to support advanced analytics. Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree, CPA, CFA preferred) - Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business-related degree preferred
5-10 years of experience in Finance/Accounting for reputable firms
Strong communication and persuasion skills
Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and planning tools (Anaplan, SAP BPC).
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
Proven track record of leading process improvement and system enhancement projects.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
Strategic mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Passion for leveraging technology and data to improve financial processes.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree, CPA, CFA preferred
Familiarity with data analytics tools and concepts; SQL or data architecture experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform spend analytics in a meaningful way that takes into account business understanding towards actionable insights
Perform regular predictive financial modeling, monitoring outcomes, and refining the model
Interpret financial results into insights and recommendations for presentation to executives
Analyze variances and identify key drivers impacting business results.
Manage financial consolidations across multiple entities for financial cycles 5x per quarter.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal reporting standards.
Collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams to optimize ERP and planning platforms.
Develop project plans, manage timelines, and communicate progress effectively.
Design and maintain robust data structures to support advanced analytics.
Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems.