ICAPS Profitability/Portfolio Senior Analyst III

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$106,000.00 - $146,000.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. 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. 

You’ll also 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 about careers at Applied.

Job Summary

Recognized as an expert within the company. Anticipates internal and or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues; recommends process, product, or service improvements. Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. Contributes to the development of functional strategy. Leads project teams to achieve milestones and objectives.

Job Description

This position reports directly to ICAPS Finance Management. 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 globally and requires the ability to provide solutions to complex problems. Works independently to support a complex and growing business with a diverse set of new and existing products serving high share applications to commodity type applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in and owns portions of the preparation of the annual operating plan, long-term strategic plan, quarterly forecasts and quarter-end financial reporting for revenue, gross margin, investment portfolio, Opex spending, and balance sheet
• Collaborate with Business Management, Mfg. and Operations to execute to BU strategic plan/commitment and influence the outcome
• Provide support and financial / business insights to Business Management on deal analysis; influence decision making on deals to support profitable growth
• Support group objectives tied to performance metrics, continuous improvement projects and cost efficiency initiatives
• Actively identify areas for process improvements or corrections, establish implementation plan, and communicate change management to all required stakeholders
• Develops complex modeling in support of strategic plans, business sizing and performance mgmt.
• Completes and presents detailed and insightful analysis, and decision support for finance and non-finance executives
• Support business unit CFO with ad hoc data analysis requests or projects (including Product/Program Valuations, detailed spending analysis, ERP conversion testing/support)
• Provide value-add participation in the quarterly update of R&D program business case NPV models
• Drive quarterly cadence on NPI projects on BU Portfolio review and tracking progress against program objectives
• Partner with Operation to track and report NPI cost reduction roadmap progress against target
• Partner with BM on Eval