Applied Materials Director Financial Analysis 

United States, California 

36843822

What We Offer

$180,500.00 - $248,500.00Santa Clara,CA

The Semiconductor Products Group (SPG) central planning finance director will play a key role in helping drive the organization to meet both short- and long-term operating model goals and be responsible for providing deep insights into segment revenue and margin drivers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• This role will Lead the Central Planning Financial Analysis team and be the finance owner of the gross margin initiative for the Semiconductor Product Group
• Collaborate with FP&A reporting teams to deliver strategic insights during quarterly and annual forecasting cycles.
• Develop and manage forward-looking financial forecasts and scenario planning focused on orders, revenue, and gross margins.
• Partner with operations to align cost and efficiency improvements with long-term margin goals; implement systemic reporting to track progress across multiple initiatives.
• Work with Install and Warranty teams to monitor cost/efficiency programs and provide quarterly updates on performance.
• Interpret financial results and trends to generate actionable insights and recommendations for executive leadership.
• Build and maintain predictive financial models to support strategic planning and performance monitoring.
• Prepare and update financial content for board meetings, ensuring accuracy and strategic alignment.
• Provide financial modeling, analysis, and valuation support for acquisitions and ad-hoc projects
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing financial analysis team.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree (Finance, Economics, Engineering or Business-related degree preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive experience within the semiconductor industry, with a strong background in financial planning and analysis.
• Exceptional communication and persuasion skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to transform ambiguous goals into tangible processes and/or analyses
• Advanced analytical skills, including financial modeling, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and clarity of thought; capable of working effectively across global, cross-functional teams.
• Curiosity to learn the business, improve processes and strive for excellence
• Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, dynamic global environment with minimal guidance.

Full time

Assignee / Regular