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:
$184,000.00 - $253,000.00
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. Visit our Careers website to learn more.
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Position Summary:
The teams in corporate functions support Applied Materials global operations, and this role will be the finance leader and driver for the Global Workforce and Infrastructure, Corporate Strategy Development, Security, EHS and Server to Market teams. GWI owns and drives managing the capital investment and operational execution of all Applied facilities, including the critical start-up of Applied’ s EPIC center in California. The CSD team covers strategy, corporate branding, communications and EHS world and the Server to Market team provides critical R&D support for Semiconductor Products development.
We are looking for a versatile finance leader to partner across this spectrum of managers, including our executive level, to not only drive financial performance but also to drive change with use of AI and other tools. This role also will serve as a business advisor on process, business model innovations and organizational design.
The leader of this team will oversee analysts in Santa Clara, Taiwan, and India as well as drive alignment with the Finance Centers of Excellence teams that provide tactical financial support for the businesses.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner with executives in delivering business objectives and performance metrics by leading the finance team to provide insightful analysis and decision support for all aspects of their business, globally.
Own P&L, Balance sheet, and Cash flows by driving all aspects of financials including forecasting, budgeting, scenario planning, strategy planning, portfolio prioritization, accounting, policy guidance, audit support, internal controls, and financial modeling.
Manage and mentor employees across many countries / cultures in a collaborative team way, supporting broader finance employee development initiatives.
Support contract negotiations and benchmarking work to ensure groups are providing world class support and cost performance
Ensure investments are aligned with long-term strategic growth and profitability commitments and ensure funding is based on observable milestones.
Drive compliance for government funded programs and overall capital investment management for Applied Materials, including the business segments
Collaborate with BU stakeholders to implement systems & process enhancement to scale the business operations and increase speed of execution.
Lead extended finance team to drive finance operating rhythm and meet all management reporting and corporate requirements.
Key Competencies / Qualifications
MBA or Advanced Degree strongly preferred
Strong preference given to candidates with experience directly supporting construction/infrastructure management, semiconductor and/or components manufacturing.
High Level Business Acumen and P&L…