Senior Financial Analyst - Corporate FP&A

Senior Financial Analyst – Global Financial Planning & Analysis (B4)

Requires in-depth knowledge and experience. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions. Works independently, receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

• Own long‑term forecasting and planning cycles including 5‑year strategic reviews and portfolio reviews
• Own Cycle Management
• Interpret financial forecasts and results into insights and recommendations for presentation to executives
• Provide financial modeling, analysis, and support for strategic projects
• Perform spend analytics in a meaningful way that takes into account business understanding towards actionable insights
• Act as a finance business partner and subject‑matter expert across the business
• Manage and update content as needed for investor relations events and board meetings
• Identify and implement reporting of key financial metrics that enable meaningful insights and improve the visibility of company’s financial results
• Identify and drive impactful process standardizations across Finance
• Partner with GIS to enable implementation of reporting systems and processes across Finance

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree, CPA, CFA preferred) – Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business‑related degree preferred
• 8‑12 years of experience in Finance/Accounting for reputable firms
• Strong communication and persuasion skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, dashboards, data visualization
• Strong analytical, financial modeling and reporting skills
• Attention to details, ability to think clearly, work effectively with cross‑functional teams
• Curiosity to learn the business, improve processes and strive for excellence
• Ability to work with minimal guidance in a fast‑paced, global environment
• Experience in implementing new finance technology such as Tableau, Big Data, etc. a plus

Salary: $ – $

Location:

Santa Clara, CA

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.

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.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re 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.

• Time Type:
  Full time
• Employee Type:
  Assignee / Regular
• Travel:
  No
• Relocation Eligible:
  No

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.