Applied Materials, Inc. is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future. We are actively recruiting for an experienced Senior Financial Manager to join our world-class finance team within the Corporate Functions group partnering at the executive-level to drive financial planning and support key strategic initiatives.

Job description

The Senior Finance Manager is responsible for business partnering with executives and their leadership teams on key initiatives and all aspects of financial management of their groups. These activities include forecasting, fiscal close, management reporting and balance sheet reviews. In this role, you will develop strong partnerships with functional leaders, assisting them with resource investment decisions, headcount planning, insightful financial analysis, and budget management. The role supports $350M of annual operating spend across groups in addition to the global bonus model, US benefits and the Applied Materials charitable foundation. The position manages a staff of 2 direct report and matrix manages additional resources in a shared service center which provides accounting and reporting support.

Major Responsibilities

• Drive annual budgeting, forecasting and long-term strategic planning processes for each functional area with focus on operating expenses and headcount

• Lead team of direct & indirect reports through quarter close processes ensuring accurate and timely completion of deliverables

• Support business partners with strategic initiatives by developing business cases and creating insightful analysis that enables management decisions

• Prepare presentations of financial results and provide value-add business analysis to partners

• Focus on identifying and helping drive cost efficiency, growth opportunities, and process improvements

• Ad hoc reporting, analysis and special projects as requested by business partners and/or Controller

• Responsible for Applied Materials Foundation financial performance reporting

• Oversight of global bonus model, providing leadership with decision support for accruals and payouts

• Ensure a strong internal control environment and integrity of financial statements

Key Qualifications

• MBA preferred

• Effective business partnering with executives to drive improvement in business results

• Leadership & team management, including managerial skills, communication, prioritizing, performance feedback and career coaching

• Proven competencies, particularly with communications, presentations, problem solving, time management, business acumen, analysis and decision support

• Strong Accounting/Finance skills

• Demonstrated systems & strong Excel skills

Company Facts:

• Ticker: Nasdaq: AMAT

• Market Cap: $185 billion

• Fiscal 2023 Revenue: $26.5 billion

• Fiscal 2023 R&D: $3.1 billion

• Founded: November 10, 1967

• Headquarters: Santa Clara, California

• Global Presence: >150 cities in 24 countries

• Employees: 34,000 worldwide

• Patents: 19,600 issued

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Qualifications

Education:

Master's Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

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Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

U.S. Salary Range:

$148,000.00 - $203,500.00

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 members. In 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 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.