Strategy Finance
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. Lead strategic financial analysis to support medium‑ and long‑term decision making for the EPG business, with a focus on value creation, capital efficiency, and risk management. Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to drive inventory management analytics, including evaluation of inventory levels, turns, E&O exposure, reserve adequacy, and ROI trade‑offs across build plans and demand scenarios. Participate in portfolio management activities, supporting prioritization of product and program investments across EPG‑Semi, EPG‑PDC, and Mask businesses. Assess current R&D spend effectiveness and explicitly tie investments to future revenue, margin, and growth opportunities, highlighting gaps, overlaps, and reallocation opportunities. Perform in‑depth financial analysis of the 300mm ICAPS business, including demand scenarios, profitability outlook, capital intensity, and downside risk exposure. Own and deliver business valuation driver analysis for EPG‑Semi, EPG‑PDC, and Mask businesses, including revenue growth, margin structure, operating leverage, capital intensity, and cash flow dynamics. Support and participate in NPV and ROI analysis for new product introductions, technology investments, and strategic programs, ensuring disciplined financial rigor in investment decisions. Develop scenario‑based models to evaluate strategic trade‑offs and clearly communicate implications to EPG and Segment leadership. Contribute to the long‑range strategic planning narrative, translating complex analyses into clear executive‑level insights and recommendations. This role has a significant Strategy Finance component, including portfolio optimization, valuation analysis, and long‑range investment decision support for EPG
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic financial analysis to support medium‑ and long‑term decision making for the EPG business, with a focus on value creation, capital efficiency, and risk management.
- Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to drive inventory management analytics, including evaluation of inventory levels, turns, E&O exposure, reserve adequacy, and ROI trade‑offs across build plans and demand scenarios.
- Participate in portfolio management activities, supporting prioritization of product and program investments across EPG‑Semi, EPG‑PDC, and Mask businesses.
- Assess current R&D spend effectiveness and explicitly tie investments to future revenue, margin, and growth opportunities, highlighting gaps, overlaps, and reallocation opportunities.
- Perform in‑depth financial analysis of the 300mm ICAPS business, including demand scenarios, profitability outlook, capital intensity, and downside risk exposure.
- Own and deliver business valuation driver analysis for EPG‑Semi, EPG‑PDC, and Mask businesses, including revenue growth, margin structure, operating leverage, capital intensity, and cash flow dynamics.
- Support and participate in NPV and ROI analysis for new product introductions, technology investments, and strategic programs, ensuring disciplined financial rigor in investment decisions.
- Develop scenario‑based models to evaluate strategic trade‑offs and clearly communicate implications to EPG and Segment leadership.
- Contribute to the long‑range strategic planning narrative, translating complex analyses into clear executive‑level insights and recommendations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
