AGS Financial Analyst - B3

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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.

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What We Offer

Salary:

$ - $

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

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This role supports the global AGS service business by consolidating and analyzing P&L performance, driving forecast cycle coordination, and delivering clear financial insights to business partners. The position plays a key role in management reporting, variance analysis, and process simplification, while helping improve the efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting.

• Management Reporting: Consolidate the global AGS service business P&L and monitor key metrics throughout the quarter. Provide regular reporting and insights to business partners to support decision-making.
• Forecast Cycle Management: Drive communication with regions on forecast deliverables, timelines, and key milestones. Coordinate meetings with regional teams to review business updates, assumptions, and risks.
• P&L Analysis: Take ownership of variance analysis, identify key business drivers, and develop clear messaging for leadership and stakeholders. Support ad-hoc analysis as needed.
• Business Partnering: Communicate financial results, trends, and risks in a clear and actionable way. Influence business partners on key decisions through fact-based analysis and recommendations.
• Process Improvement and Simplification: Identify opportunities to simplify financial processes and reporting. Lead or support initiatives that enhance efficiency, standardization, and effectiveness across the finance workflow.
• Continuous Learning and Improvement: Proactively build business knowledge, strengthen analytical capability, and adopt best practices that improve both individual and team performance.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 4–7 years of relevant experience
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, forecasting, and P&L analysis
• Ability to interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend practical solutions or best practices
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights clearly and influence business partners
• Proactive learning mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and work effectively across regions and cross‑functional stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail

• Ability to connect data to clear business messages
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, cross‑regional environment
• Strong ownership mindset and follow‑through
• Interest in process improvement and simplification

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

No

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