Financial Analysis - (B4)

This position will be the primary finance business partner to multiple technical Center of Excellence groups and the Quality 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

• Lead and drive operating expense & capital budget planning process by engaging with business partners and senior management
• Interface with business partners to drive operating expense prioritization to manage actual spending to targeted levels
• Collaborate with business partners and develop business and financial scenario analysis to determine ROI and viability for programs
• Ensure data accuracy and help management team develop and tell the story using that information (forecasting/budgeting, financial close, balance sheet integrity)
• Partners with finance counterparts to drive and implement best practices for financial tools and processes for financial cycles and analytical tools
• Support management in completing other ad hoc projects and analysis
• Completes detailed analysis and commentary for finance and non-finance executives
• Implement Agile / Digital processes together with extended team

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 decision within own organization, cross functionally and within different level of management by leveraging experience and competencies in financial analysis
• Self-starter: able to maintain financial cycle deliverables, identify change and drive items to closure with limited management oversight
• Curiosity to understand the drivers of top and bottom-line growth

Qualifications

• 5-7 years relevant experience;
• Very strong Excel skills, including modeling
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills to engage with partners to understand key issues, develop recommendations and implement actions to improve the business result
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Data analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI is a plus

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Qualifications

Education:

Master's Degree

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Certifications:

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Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

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Additional Information

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

No

U.S. Salary Range:

$120,000.00 - $165,000.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on a number of factors including location and level and will vary depending on confirmed job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.