Operational Controller

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

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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.

Key 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.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates deep expertise in financial planning forecasting cost management manufacturing finance and operational performance analysis.
• Acts as a subject matter expert in key finance processes tools and reporting methodologies.

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal and external business challenges and translates insights into actionable recommendations that improve financial and operational performance.
• Understands the relationship between financial results operational drivers and strategic business objectives.

Leadership

• Leads cross-functional projects and initiatives with moderate to high complexity balancing competing priorities resources and stakeholder expectations.
• Influences decision-making without direct authority and effectively drives alignment across organizations.

Problem Solving

• Solves complex ambiguous business challenges using advanced analytical techniques sound judgment and innovative thinking.
• Anticipates risks and develops proactive solutions that support organizational objectives.

Impact

• Directly influences achievement of financial operational and project objectives.
• Provides recommendations that shape business decisions and improve overall organizational performance.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates complex financial concepts clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences including senior leadership.
• Builds strong partnerships across Finance Manufacturing Supply Chain and Business Unit organizations.
• Influences stakeholders and drives consensus across diverse teams and priorities.
• Serves as the Period Burden and Variance Analysis subject matter expert driving operational performance and financial transparency.
• Supports gross margin improvement initiatives.
• Manages inventory-related financial impacts and collaborates on E&OP planning and execution.
• Supports Manufacturing Plan of Record development and execution through financial analysis and business partnership.
• Provides financial leadership for strategic investments in automation digital transformation IT systems and capacity expansion.
• Partners with Business Units on material strategy development and execution to optimize cost supply continuity and profitability.
• Drives on-time delivery cost performance and customer satisfaction through strategic business partnership and financial stewardship.

Additional Information

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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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