Financial Analysis IV

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. seeks a Finance Business Partner for IMS within SPG to drive strategic planning and investment decisions across R&D programs. You will translate complex financial data into actionable insights for senior leadership.

In this role you own the IMS budget, manage OpEx and capital investments, lead planning cycles, and build ROI/NPV models to guide resource allocation and long-term value creation across a global portfolio.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance, FP&A, or related experience.
• Strong financial modelling and analysis capabilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to senior management.
• Experience with planning and analytics platforms (Anaplan, SAP BPC, Tableau, PRM, Power BI) preferred.
• Self-starter with ownership and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Finance Business Partner for IMS, providing insights to leadership.
• Own FP&A for IMS R&D portfolio including OpEx, capital investments, labor, depreciation, allocations.
• Lead quarterly and annual planning processes and present recommendations to senior management.
• Prioritize R&D investments with operations to allocate resources across programs.
• Develop ROI, NPV, and business-case models for strategic programs.
• Provide financial leadership through close, forecasting, QBR, AOP, and strategic reviews.
• Collaborate with Finance and BU teams to improve processes, reporting, analytics.
• Turn financial data into a clear business story highlighting trends, risks, opportunities.

Skills

Finance FP&A

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication with senior leadership

Business acumen

Tools

Anaplan

SAP BPC

Tableau

PRM

Power BI

Job description

Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer Salary: $133,500.00 - $183,500.00 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.

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.

Job Description

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our innovations enable the technologies shaping the future, from advanced computing and AI to next-generation semiconductor devices. We are seeking a highly motivated finance professional to serve as the Finance Business Partner for IMS (Integrated Materials Solutions) within SPG. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of finance, technology, and business strategy, partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to shape R&D investment decisions, optimize resources, and support profitable growth. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop a strong understanding of Applied Materials’s technology and R&D portfolio while influencing how investments are prioritized across programs. The role owns financial planning and analysis for the IMS development portfolio, including OpEx, capital investments, project prioritization, and R&D business cases. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys going beyond reporting the numbers to understand the business, develop insights, challenge assumptions, and influence decisions. The role requires strong analytical judgment, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to work independently across a complex, global organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Finance Business Partner for IMS, providing financial insights and recommendations to business and R&D leadership.
• Own financial planning and analysis for the IMS R&D portfolio, including OpEx, capital investments, labor, depreciation, allocations, and controllable spending.
• Lead quarterly and annual planning processes, translating technology and program priorities into financial plans and presenting recommendations to senior management.
• Partner with business and operations leaders to prioritize R&D investments and allocate resources across programs during key portfolio and financial planning cycles.
• Develop ROI, NPV, and business-case models for strategic R&D programs, helping leadership evaluate investment choices and long‑term value creation.
• Provide financial leadership through key business cycles, including quarterly close, forecasting, QBR, AOP, and strategic reviews.
• Partner with Finance and BU teams to improve financial processes, reporting, and analytics using Anaplan, SAP BPC, Tableau, and Project Resource Management (PRM).
• Turn financial and operational data into a clear business story, highlighting key trends, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions for management.
• Partner on the SPG capital planning process, including capital budgeting, portfolio reviews, investment tracking, and post-investment analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and decision support while contributing to other strategic and ad‑hoc business analysis.

Key Expectations

• Become a trusted finance partner who brings both financial discipline and business perspective to decision‑making.
• Develop a strong understanding of the underlying technology, products, customers, and investment drivers behind the IMS portfolio.
• Translate complex financial and operational information into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities rather than simply reporting historical results.
• Help leadership make better decisions about where and how to invest R&D resources.
• Build effective relationships across Finance, Engineering, Operations, and business teams in a global environment.
• Operate with a high degree of ownership and independently drive priorities from analysis through decision and execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance, FP&A, business finance, or related experience.
• Strong financial analysis and modeling capabilities, with advanced Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally and influence stakeholders at multiple levels of management.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate data into business insights and recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex financial topics clearly to senior management.
• Solid understanding of financial planning, forecasting, and fundamental accounting concepts.
• Self‑starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results with limited oversight.
• Intellectual curiosity and a strong desire to understand the business and technology behind the numbers.
• Experience with Anaplan, SAP BPC, Tableau, PRM, Power BI, or similar planning and analytics platforms is preferred.

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: No
• Relocation Eligible: Yes

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. For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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