Job Description – Financial Analyst – Global Financial Planning & Analysis (B3)

　　Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advance display systems in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible™ the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning finance team.

　　This role under Corporate GFP&A will support driving the financial and planning activities, including budgeting, forecasting and business analysis activities for the entire company. The person coming into this role will partner with the business segments to enable actionable analytics and reporting. The ideal candidate needs to be comfortable with working on both strategic initiatives, such as enhancing financial reporting capabilities, and with deliverables related to regular business cycles.

　　This person will help summarize the data related to market trends and drivers, competitors, business unit financials. This person will proactively work with key business partners across the company’s finance organization to understand and help further develop reports and processes that are both efficient and that can scale with the company’s growth. This position will involve analyzing and developing content for CFO, Product groups, Investor Relations and Treasury groups.

　　The right individual will have strong work ethics and a desire to continuously learn, and use that skillset and learnings to extend and enhance the financial reporting processes as well as analytics.

　　Primary Responsibilities:

　　Manage assigned FP&A reporting and analysis deliverables in an effective and efficient way

　　Translate and interpret financial results into recommendations for further communication

　　Develop & own the KPI dashboard and internal financial reporting tools

　　Provide financial modeling, analysis, and valuation support for acquisitions and ad-hoc projects

　　Manage and update content as needed for investor relations events and board meetings

　　Implement reporting of key financial metrics that enable meaningful insights and improve the visibility to company’s financial results

　　Partner with GIS and with other business areas to enable implementation of new reporting systems and processes

　　Requirements:

　　Bachelor’s Degree (Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business-related degree preferred)

　　3-5 years of experience in Finance/Accounting for a reputable firm

　　Strong analytical & financial modeling skills

　　Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

　　Attention to details. Ability to think clearly and work effectively with cross-functional teams

　　Curiosity to learn the business & improve upon existing processes

　　Experience in new business intelligence technologies, tools & concepts such as Python, Hadoop, Tableau, Machine Learning a strong plus

　　Functional Knowledge

　　Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplinesBusiness Expertise

　　Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the marketLeadership

　　Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirementsProblem Solving

　　Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of informationImpact

　　Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policiesInterpersonal Skills

　　Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensusQualifications

　　Education:

　　Master's Degree

　　Skills:

　　Certifications:

　　Languages:

　　Years of Experience:

　　4 - 7 Years

　　Work Experience:

　　Additional Information

　　Time Type:

　　Full time

　　Employee Type:

　　Assignee / Regular

　　Travel:

　　Not Specified

　　Relocation Eligible:

　　No

　　U.S. Salary Range:

　　$100,000.00 - $137,500.00

　　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.

　　For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

　　Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.