Financial Analyst

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a highly analytical Portfolio Analyst for the Etch Product Group to manage spend forecasting and financial analysis. You will build models, partner with Engineering, TPM, Operations, FP&A and Central Finance to drive insights and forecast accuracy.

The role requires strong Excel skills and experience with SAP/Tableau/Anaplan, plus ability to translate data into leadership recommendations and manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Experience in technology, manufacturing, or related industries preferred.
• Experience utilizing AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to improve financial workflows, analysis, and productivity.
• Strong analytical, forecasting/modeling, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and prioritize workload; multitasking is vital.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge in planning and reporting tools such as SAP, Tableau, Anaplan, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in portfolio spend management and forecasting against budget, approved funding, and financial targets.
• Deliver high-quality financial analysis to support spending optimization and resource allocations.
• Develop and maintain accurate financial models to support month-end close, forecasting, and planning in forecast cycles (AOP, QRAM, QBR).
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate funding changes, resource constraints, and schedule impacts.
• Support continuous improvement of forecasting processes/tools and financial governance.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of portfolio planning assumptions and forecasts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Modeling

Problem solving

Quantitative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

SAP

Tableau

Anaplan

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 serve 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: $106,000.00 - $146,000.00
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.

Applied Materials, Inc.

Applied Materials, Inc. is the global 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 technology shaping the future.

Portfolio Analyst (Etch Product Group)

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Portfolio Analyst for the Etch product group to support our rapidly growing portfolio through spend management (Opex & Capex), financial analysis and forecasting. This role will proactively partner with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Technical Program Management (TPM), Operations, Central Finance group, and FP&A to drive forecasting accuracy and deliver financial insights that support strategic business decisions. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is comfortable working with large datasets, building financial models, performing data-driven analysis, and translating complex financial information into recommendations for leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the portfolio spend management and forecasting against budget, approved funding, and financial targets.
• Deliver high-quality financial analysis to support spending optimization and effective resources allocations.
• Develop and maintain accurate financial models to support month-end close, forecasting, and planning in forecast cycles (AOP, QRAM, QBR).
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate funding changes, resource constraints, and schedule impacts.
• Support continuous improvement of forecasting processes/tools, and financial governance.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of portfolio planning assumptions and deliver financial forecasts timely.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Prior experience within technology, manufacturing, or related industries preferred.
• Experience utilizing AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to improve financial workflows, analysis, and productivity.
• Strong analytical, forecasting/modeling, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines, prioritize workload; effective multi-tasking skills are vital.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge in planning and reporting tools such as SAP, Tableau, Anaplan, or other equivalent platform preferred.

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: No
• 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users.

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