Finance Analyst

Applied Materials South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials Singapore is seeking a Finance Analyst to join the SPG Singapore Lab Operations finance team. You will collaborate with Lab operations across multiple labs in Singapore and with BU leaders to support investments and act as a trusted business partner.

You will drive forecasting cycles, manage monthly closes, perform variance analysis, and provide contextual commentary to leadership. This role offers a collaborative culture in a global company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance is required.
• Proven ability to partner with operations and leadership.
• Strong analytical, forecasting and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with lab operations to drive key performance metrics for lab spending.
• Lead quarterly and annual forecasts for HC, expenses and capex with commentary.
• Own monthly close activities including journal entries and accruals.
• Perform variance analysis and provide management insights.
• Communicate allocation charges for lab bay occupancy.
• Support capital project analysis for multiple labs.
• Monitor expenses and maintain project accounting and budgeting systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Organization skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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

Location: Singapore,SGP

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.

Finance Analyst - SPG Singapore Lab Operations

Applied Materials Inc. is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and results‑driven finance analyst to join SPG Asia finance team. This role collaborates with Lab operations teams across several labs in Singapore as well as with BU leaders and finance partners. The candidate will work independently to support growing Lab operations and investments in the region as a key business partner.

Location: Singapore

Major Responsibilities

• Develop business partnership with the operations team and help drive accountability and attainment of key performance metrics for lab spending and utilization
• Assist BU operations in development of quarterly and annual forecasting cycles for HC, Expense, Capex, building bridges, and providing business contextual commentary.
• Own monthly/Qtrly close activities including journal entries, accruals, reporting to BUs
• Perform variance analysis, identifying key drivers of financial performance and proposing recommendation to management and business partners.
• Communicate allocation charges to internal customer for lab bay occupancy
• Assist with analysis on capital projects for various Labs
• Monitor and control expenses within allotted project budget. Work with finance team in maintaining project accounting, budgeting and capital planning systems

Qualifications & Preferences

• Ability to function as an effective and respected partner to internal clients
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks while still delivering high quality results
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills and ability to handle data effectively
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and project administration skills
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentation of data
• Strong understanding of accounting/financial principles and regulations/legal requirements

Experience

• 3‑5 years of corporate finance experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in business/accounting/finance

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Relocation Eligible: No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.