Director Financial Analysis

Santa Clara County, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 180500 - 248500

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

Salary:

$180500.00 - $248500.00

Location:

Santa ClaraCA

Youll 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 possiblewhile 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. Were 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.

The Semiconductor Products Group (SPG) central planning finance director will play a key role in helping drive the organization to meet both short- and long-term operating model goals and be responsible for providing deep insights into segment revenue and margin drivers.

The right individual will have strong analytical skills work ethic and maturity capable of thinking broadly while having a good grasp on details. The person will be responsible for managing a team of 5 financial analysts as well as supporting their growth.

Primary Responsibilities:

This role will Lead the Central Planning Financial Analysis team and be the finance owner of the gross margin initiative for the Semiconductor Product Group
Collaborate with FP&A reporting teams to deliver strategic insights during quarterly and annual forecasting cycles.
Develop and manage forward-looking financial forecasts and scenario planning focused on orders revenue and gross margins.
Partner with operations to align cost and efficiency improvements with long-term margin goals; implement systemic reporting to track progress across multiple initiatives.
Work with Install and Warranty teams to monitor cost/efficiency programs and provide quarterly updates on performance.
Interpret financial results and trends to generate actionable insights and recommendations for executive leadership.
Build and maintain predictive financial models to support strategic planning and performance monitoring.
Prepare and update financial content for board meetings ensuring accuracy and strategic alignment.
Provide financial modeling analysis and valuation support for acquisitions and ad-hoc projects
Manage mentor and develop a high-performing financial analysis team.

Requirements:

Masters Degree (Finance Economics Engineering or Business-related degree preferred)
10 years of progressive experience within the semiconductor industry with a strong background in financial planning and analysis.
Exceptional communication and persuasion skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Ability to transform ambiguous goals into tangible processes and/or analyses
Advanced analytical skills including financial modeling forecasting and performance reporting.
Strong attention to detail and clarity of thought; capable of working effectively across global cross-functional teams.
Curiosity to learn the business improve processes and strive for excellence
Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced dynamic global environment with minimal guidance.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes 10% of the Time

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 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.

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.

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Required Experience:

Director

Who We AreApplied 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...