PPB Manufacturing Controller

Applied Materials; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in materials engineering is seeking a Finance Business Partner in Singapore. In this high-impact role, you will provide full financial oversight, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and compliance, while driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of financial management experience, preferably in manufacturing, coupled with strong analytical and communication skills. This full-time position involves collaboration across global teams and a commitment to excellence in a rapidly growing sector.

Benefits

Supportive work culture

Career development programs

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in financial management, preferably in manufacturing or operations.
• Strong knowledge of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and compliance processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and business process implementation.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance liaison for PPB Manufacturing in Singapore.
• Full ownership of site financials: P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and compliance.
• Support quarterly forecasting and planning cycles.

Skills

Financial management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

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 (https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/).

Position Summary

PPB is a rapidly growing business within Applied Materials. We are harnessing the power of Applied Material’s world‑leading material science and nano‑fabrication capabilities to enable the generation of augmented reality smart glasses.

This is a high‑impact role for a seasoned finance professional who will serve as the primary finance business partner to the PPB leadership team, acting as the main point of contact for PPB Manufacturing in Singapore. This role owns full financial oversight for the site, including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and compliance, while driving operational excellence and supporting strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnership

• Act as the primary finance liaison for PPB Manufacturing in Singapore.
• Provide regular financial updates and reviews with factory leadership and PPB Finance teams.

Financial Management

• Full ownership of site financials: P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and compliance.
• Support quarterly forecasting and planning cycles.
• Maintain cost models for headcount, materials, inventory, capex, and variances.
• Manage hiring plans, asset deployment, and factory consumables tracking.
• Coordinate with supply chain and logistics for financial planning.
• Support S&OP planning and factory KPI reporting.
• Ensure accurate actuals vs. plan tracking; manage accruals, inventory reconciliation.
• Oversee physical inventory, year‑end audit, and tax support.

Systems & Compliance

• Support ERP design and business process implementation.
• Ensure compliance with EDB grant requirements.
• Coordinate with global COE and accounting resources for process execution.
• Partner with local and corporate teams on audit, SOX, trade, tax, statutory reporting, and intercompany transactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in financial management, preferably in manufacturing or operations.
• Strong knowledge of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and compliance processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and business process implementation.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization and collaborate across global teams.

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
• 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.