Financial Analysis - (B4)

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: $133,500.00 - $183,500.00 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 . Position Summary This position will be the primary finance business partner to the Labs organization within SPG. In this role, the candidate will be expected to apply conceptual and practical financial expertise to address complex business problems and drive investment decisions for profitable growth. 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 and requires the ability to provide solutions to complex problems. Key Responsibilities Collaborates with business partners to establish portfolio/project financial milestones, targets, and ROI measures. Leads and drives the operating expense and capital budget planning process by engaging with business partners and senior management during financial cycles (quarterly close, QBR, AOP, SR), including ownership of task accuracy and data integrity. Interfaces with senior management in Labs to drive operating expense management and prioritization, improving processes to best allocate opex resources across different programs. Partners with Labs executives on program decisions and execution to meet all financial metrics (budget targets, capital investments, and opex spending). Partners with finance counterparts to drive and implement best practices for financial tools, processes, financial cycles, and analytical tools. Supports management in completing other ad hoc projects and analyses. Completes detailed analysis and commentary for finance and non-finance executives. Key Expectations Proven competencies in communication, financial analysis, and working across functions with different levels of management to drive results. Eager to learn and understand the business to apply and establish standardized financial processes. Influencing – ability to impact decisions within own organization, cross-functionally, and across different levels of management by leveraging experience and competencies in financial analysis. Self-starter capable of maintaining financial cycle deliverables, identifying change, and driving items to closure with limited management oversight. Qualifications 7-10 years of relevant experience. Bacherlor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. Strong Excel skills, including financial modeling. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Interpersonal skills to engage with partners, understand key issues, develop recommendations, and implement actions to improve business results. Experience with AI and data analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI is a plus. Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Eligible: Yes The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable. For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement. Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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