Senior Finance Manager

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. 

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop business partnership with BU leaders and develop Asia region’s financial strategy and investment goals. You will act as a controller and financial advisor overseeing the investment portfolio ensuring optimal resource allocation and controls.
• Lead AOP, quarterly forecast, and long-range planning cycles for lab operations and program portfolios (Opex, Capex, headcount)
• Perform variance analysis, identify key drivers, and recommend corrective actions
• Develop concise performance narratives linking operational activity to financial results
• Manage a team of analysts
• Partner with Product development, operations, sales and BU Finance to rationalize investment decisions on growth programs aimed at enhancing P&L and competitively positioning AMAT.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis and develop frameworks to analyze and make recommendations on key programs.
• Track program milestones and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress against budget and schedule.
• Partner with operations to monitor ecosystem and competitive trends in Asia region.

Key Expectations

• Executive Presence: Ability to function as a decisive, effective, and respected partner to executive leadership
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire people across the organization to achieve results. 
• Interpersonal Skills: Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross functional teams and engage multiple stakeholders to drive global-scale programs.
• Self-starter: Be curious, develop a deeper understanding of the business, and take initiatives to deliver good results in a fast-paced environment.
• Cultivate strong, positive relationships and build credibility to influence high impact decisions.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks while still delivering high quality results
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills and ability to handle data effectively
• Strong written/oral communication, organizational, and project administration skills
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentation of data
• Familiarity with MS Copilot usage and prompting
• Strong understanding of accounting/financial principles and statutory regulations/legal requirements
• Require some travel to lab sites within Asia Pacific as well as travel to HQ in Santa Clara

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in FP&A and strategic finance roles
• MBA plus Engineering is preferable.
• Proficiency in Excel and advanced financial modeling
• In-depth Knowledge of accounting guidelines and tax codes
• Experience with SAP ERP system is a plus

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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.