ICAPS Profitability/Portfolio Senior Analyst III at Applied Materials Santa Clara, CA

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

Job summary

Applied Materials is looking for a Senior Analyst to drive financial strategies and analysis. This role requires expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 3–7 years of experience in corporate finance. The position is crucial for influencing decisions that impact business performance and success.

Located in Santa Clara, CA, this full-time role offers a salary range of $106,000.00 – $146,000.00.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in a corporate finance environment.
• Experience with corporate financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of SAP ERP systems and transaction flows.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual operating plan, long-term strategic plan, quarterly forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with Business Management, Manufacturing, and Operations.
• Provide financial insights on deal analysis to support profitable growth.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and develop implementation plans.
• Prepare detailed analysis for finance and non-finance executives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

SAP ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Tableau

Financial modeling and presentation tools

Job description

ICAPS Profitability/Portfolio Senior Analyst III – Applied Materials

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Salary: $106,000.00 – $146,000.00

Position type: Full time; Travel: 10% of the time; Relocation Eligible: Yes

Job Summary

Recognized as an expert within the company, the Senior Analyst anticipates business challenges, recommends process and product improvements, solves complex problems, and contributes to functional strategy. The role leads project teams to achieve milestones and serves as a key finance business partner, influencing decisions across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare annual operating plan, long‑term strategic plan, quarterly forecasts, and end‑of‑quarter financial reporting for revenue, gross margin, investment portfolio, OPEX spending, and balance sheet.
• Collaborate with Business Management, Manufacturing and Operations to execute the BU strategic plan and influence outcomes.
• Provide financial and business insights on deal analysis; influence decision making to support profitable growth.
• Support group objectives tied to performance metrics, continuous improvement projects, and cost‑efficiency initiatives.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, develop implementation plans, and communicate change management to stakeholders.
• Develop complex models for strategic plans, business sizing, and performance management.
• Prepare detailed analysis and decision support for finance and non‑finance executives.
• Assist the CFO with ad‑hoc data analysis requests, including product/program valuations, spending analysis, and ERP conversion support.
• Participate in quarterly updates of R&D program business case NPV models.
• Drive quarterly cadence on NPI projects, portfolio review, and progress tracking against program objectives.
• Track and report NPI cost‑reduction roadmap progress against targets.
• Advise on financial decisions in the Product Review of S&OP.
• Partner with finance to implement best practices for financial tools, processes, and analytical tools.
• Create ICAPS BU OPEX virtual reporting in Tableau with Business Partners/GIS/PRM teams.
• Conduct FP&A consolidation activities for forecasts, strategy, and quarter‑end reporting.

Key Expectations

• Self‑starter with strong work ethic, ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous situations while driving results and solving complex problems.
• Strong influencing skills to impact decisions across cross‑functional levels.
• Strategic vision, anticipates challenges, and incorporates solutions into organizational plans.
• Curiosity about drivers of top‑ and bottom‑line growth.
• Excellent communication and writing skills; capable of creating executive‑level presentations and simplifying complex information for non‑finance audiences.
• Consulting skills to explain financial matters and provide business recommendations.
• Strong understanding of SAP ERP systems and transaction flows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s degree preferred).
• 3–7 years of experience in a corporate finance environment.
• Experience with corporate financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Proficiency with financial modeling and presentation tools.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.