Senior Director of Finance – SPG M&A, Business Development & Strategy
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Job Location:
Santa Clara County, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 184000 - 253000
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:
$184000.00 - $253000.00Location:
Santa ClaraCAYoull 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 Senior Director of Finance will serve as the embedded strategic finance leader within SPG (Semiconductor Products Group) Finance acting as a trusted advisor to the business leaders. This role is responsible for financial modeling valuation and structuring of business development initiatives partnerships and M&A transactions. The role also plays a critical part in portfolio prioritization capital allocation and strategic decision-making ensuring investments are evaluated through both financial and strategic lenses. This role reports to VP SPG Finance.
Semiconductor Products Group (SPG) develops industryleading equipment and technologies used to manufacture advanced semiconductor chips enabling breakthroughs in AI highperformance computing memory and IoT.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & M&A Leadership
- Serve as the primary finance partner to business leadership for business development partnerships M&A and other strategic activities.
- Lead financial modeling valuation and scenario analysis for BU-sponsored transactions.
- Partner with Corporate Development Strategy and other functional leaders to structure transactions aligned with BU strategy.
- Support financial due diligence and integration planning with a focus on value realization and execution risk.
Strategic & Financial Decision Support
- Provide ongoing strategic finance support to BU leadership on growth and investment decisions
- Evaluate strategic initiatives using both financial metrics (NPV ROI cash flow) and strategic criteria.
- Provide ad-hoc finance support for various SPG wide initiatives
- Develop executive-level analyses and recommendations for GM and senior leadership discussions.
Executive & External Engagement
- Act as a trusted finance advisor to BU General Manager and senior executives.
- Present complex financial and strategic analyses with clarity and executive presence.
- Engage directly with external partners acquisition targets and advisors.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Business or related field; MBA strongly preferred.
- 12 years of progressive finance experience including strategic finance M&A or corporate development.
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills; expertise in scenario planning investment analysis and portfolio management.
- Proven ability to influence senior executives in a matrixed environment.
- Strong understanding of portfolio management and capital allocation frameworks.
Leadership Attributes
- Strategic mindset with strong business and financial judgment.
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and fast-moving environments.
- Executive presence credibility and strong communication skills.
- Collaborative results-oriented leadership style.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
NoThe 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.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries.
