Financial Analyst Jobs in California

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary:
$106,000.00 - $146,000.00

Location:
Santa Clara, CA

You’ll 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 possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.

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Job Description Summary

This position will assist the Applied Global Services (AGS), Operations Finance group. You will be responsible for managing a segment of AGS Operations including activities like Cost Center Spending, Asset Management, Project portfolio management (including ROI / benefits tracking), Demand/Capacity Model, Variances and Strategic process support. Your role will include evaluating annual benefits of investments, tracking investment progress and automating current processes. In this position you will be expected to work closely with our Global Business Partners to identify and solve complex problems, prepare ad-hoc business analysis, and develop operational and financial solutions to improve the overall business operations.

Job Key Responsibilities

• Supports the development of top-level models, trade offs, scenarios for use in sizing operations or business activity in support of strategic discussions
• Acquire a strong working knowledge of Operations activities with a special focus on the segment you will be managing and the costs and variances associated it with
• Understand the Fixed Assets process / module / Requisition process thoroughly in order to support the business partners closely
• Analyze Cost Center spending and Headcount
• Conducts analysis on standard variance activity from recurring transactions
• Support management in completing ad hoc reports and providing basic explanations on standard analysis
• Supports local/regional reporting requirements for internal / external use
• Proactively address opportunities for improvement through analytics

Functional Knowledge

• Familiarity with SAP and basic transactions
• Intermediate or better Excel Proficiency
• Working knowledge of remaining Microsoft Office products
• Strong understanding of Tableau dashboards
• Ability to analyze problems, develop solutions and effectively communicate to management and finance counterpart(s)
• Ability to simplify and explain difficult concepts and help non finance business partners understand how to use the data to achieve operational objectives
• Ability to work in a team and matrix environment and manage interactions with business partners / finance partners across multiple time zones

Education

Bachelors Degree

Experience

4 – 8 years

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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. 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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