IT Financial Solutions Director – Corporate Accounting, Treasury & Tax

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:

$189,000.00 - $260,000.00

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. 

Key Responsibilities

Keep abreast of industry technology trends and developments and strategic partner roadmaps. Collaborate with internal customers and strategic partners, to identify, evaluate and recommend new technology solutions to address key business needs 

Directs personnel responsible for the build, test and deployment of complex IT solutions. Ensures these solutions are technically sound, cost effective  and adhere to accepted industry best practices. Utilize data and metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Leads development and execution of application strategy and technical roadmap.  Responsible for defining and managing  the cost structure and lifecycle of IT product development model and SLAs.   Ensures service delivery and SLAs are met.  

Directs execution and  guides others in reviewing and monitoring complex production systems support  to ensure continuous, effective performance; determines modifications as needed.

Plan and manage projects to ensure effective and efficient execution in line with established processes and guidelines and guardrails of scope, timeline, budget and quality

Defines and implements strategic organizational goals and objectives and determines the optimal progression to obtain these goals. Provides active leadership by  attracting, developing, and retaining personnel and continuously improving organizational capabilities.

Work with business leaders to develop IT enablement strategy, plan the BU portfolio and establish appropriate metrics to measure portfolio value. Actively manage BU portfolio

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices

Business Expertise

• Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions

Leadership

• Leads through subordinate managers of managers; executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy

Problem Solving

• Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment 

Impact

• Guided by segment/functional  strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business

Interpersonal Skills

• Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience 

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Overview

We are seeking a Director of IT to lead the strategy, delivery, and ongoing evolution of Finance technology platforms. This role owns the end‑to‑end roadmap—from vision through deployment and value realization—and partners closely with senior Finance executives and IT leadership to deliver durable business outcomes at global scale.

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