Applied Materials Director PPB BU CFO United States, California 841769119
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Key Responsibilities
Strategic Partnership: Collaborate closely with BU executives to drive business performance, deliver on strategic objectives, and provide actionable insights through rigorous financial analysis.
Financial Leadership : Own all aspects of financial planning andanalysis—forecasting,budgeting, scenario modeling, portfolio prioritization, and strategic planning.
Operational Excellence : Partner with manufacturing and supply chain teams to setup and enable global operations and planning processes, develop robust unit cost models, and meet performance targets.
Systems & Infrastructure : Lead ERP and process implementations to support scalable business and manufacturing operations.
Commercial Enablement : Support contract negotiations and order fulfillment cycles to maximize market adoption, pricing strategies, margins, and cash flow.
Investment Stewardship : Ensure capital allocation aligns with long-term growth and profitability goals, with funding tied to measurable milestones.
Growth Initiatives : Drive both organic (NPD) and inorganic (M&A, partnerships) growth strategies, presenting directly to the CFO and M&A committee.
Team Leadership : Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering a collaborative culture and supporting broader talent development initiatives.
Key Competencies / Qualifications
Proven P&L ownership and business acumen with a track record of successful P&L management to achieve business targets; Ability to balance the delivery of programs while managing to budgets; Problem solving and project management skills.
Capacity for Complexity –Thrive in ambiguity in a rapidly growing startup type environment and lead with confidence and balanced temperament.
Strong influencing skills across cross-functional teams and executive levels, backed by deep financial expertise.
Strategic thinker with agility and foresight, capable of anticipating challenges and driving proactive solutions.
Exceptional communication skills , with the ability to distill complex financial concepts into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
Demonstrated success in building organizational capacity , developing talent, and implementing scalable processes.
Self-starter with a high degree of ownership, resilience, and execution discipline.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Strong preference for candidates with BU CFO experience and/or background in component manufacturing.
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