Manager IV - Financial Analysis - (M4)

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:

$138,000.00 - $190,000.00

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. 

Position Summary

This individual will be day-to-day business partner to the service business leader(s) and team(s) and will work closely with business to support strategic initiatives, portfolio prioritization, and complex financial modeling. This position requires an individual who is eager to work across functions/organizations and levels to drive conversation and decision making through valued finance support and consultation.

 

Key Responsibilities       

• Collaborate closely with service business unit executives to drive business performance, deliver on strategic objectives and provide actional insights.
  • Define and execute financial strategies aligned with AGS and corporate objectives
  • Drive initiatives that improve profitability and operational efficiency across service offerings
• Partner cross functionally to support new service product development from initiation to release
  • Prepare 4-8 Qtr. roll out revenue and margin plan by customer, units, ASP and cost that integrates the cost reduction plan
  • Prepare 5-year evaluation model of the incremental value the product creates
  • Identify the key cost reduction roadmap for each cost component as relevant. Identify assumed impact, timing and actions required.
• Drive the financial performance of your business unit(s) relative to expectations:
  • Prepare QoQ and YoY revenue and standard margin analysis, monitor performance throughout the quarter
  • Continuously identify and track 'execution opportunities' to improve standard margins, identify issues, help address/improve, track impact
  • Build KPI / trackers to prioritize management around the highest value opportunities 
• Manage investment spending, develop ROI analysis on new projects and prioritize investments accordingly 
• Provide financial decision support on ad hoc/scenario analysis and present to finance and non-finance executives
• Partner with business and drive strategic process improvement programs
• Manage and mentor extended SBU finance analyst, fostering a culture of learning and excellence
• Provide support for special projects and/or M&A activities

Qualifications & Preferences

• Proven ability to operate as an independent finance partner to business leaders
• Strong communication and influencing skills across cross-functional teams
• Advanced excel skill required; working experience with Tableau, Power BI, or SQL preferred
• Be curious to understand the drivers of top and bottom-line growth
• Basic accounting knowledge

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.

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