Strategic Finance Controller – Manufacturing & Ops

Applied Materials; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 159,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

Applied Materials in Austin seeks a senior finance leader to own planning, forecasting, and financial analyses for New Product initiatives. You will build robust models, deliver executive presentations, and partner with cross-functional teams to align strategy with capital plans and profitability.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, risk management, and collaboration with senior leaders to improve gross margins and operational performance, while supporting investments in automation

Qualifications

• Lead financial planning and forecasting cycles for New Product organizations.
• Develop comprehensive financial models and analyses.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and controls.
• Provide executive-level insights to influence strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead critical financial planning and forecasting cycles for New Product organizations, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and timely execution of deliverables.
• Drive cross-functional projects involving complex business relationships, strategic initiatives, and regular engagement with senior leadership.
• Review, monitor, and approve financial transactions and activities for assigned business areas while ensuring compliance with company policies and controls.
• Develop comprehensive financial models, analyses, and executive-level presentations to support strategic decision-making.
• Serve as a process integration lead and/or workstream owner for local, regional, and global finance initiatives.
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Business Units, and Supply Chain teams to provide financial insights and influence business outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements, cost optimization, and process efficiencies through data-driven analysis.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Cost management

Manufacturing finance

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Job description

Applied Materials in Austin seeks a senior finance leader to own planning, forecasting, and financial analyses for New Product initiatives. You will build robust models, deliver executive presentations, and partner with cross-functional teams to align strategy with capital plans and profitability.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, risk management, and collaboration with senior leaders to improve gross margins and operational performance, while supporting investments in automation