Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary:

$106,000.00 - $146,000.00

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.

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. Learn more about our benefits.

We are seeking a Financial Analyst III with expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Consolidations to join our dynamic finance team. This role requires a strategic thinker who thrives on independence, demonstrates strong project management capabilities, and has a passion for process optimization and system improvements. The ideal candidate will combine advanced financial acumen with data analytics and architecture skills to drive reporting automation, efficiency, accuracy, and actionable insights across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis

• Perform spend analytics in a meaningful way that takes into account business understanding towards actionable insights

• Perform regular predictive financial modeling, monitoring outcomes, and refining the model

• Interpret financial results into insights and recommendations for presentation to executives

• Analyze variances and identify key drivers impacting business results.

• Consolidations

• Manage financial consolidations across multiple entities for financial cycles 5x per quarter.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal reporting standards.

• Partner with accounting teams to streamline close processes and improve accuracy.

• Process & System Improvements

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill set using SAP, BPC and Anaplan to drive system process optimization

• Lead initiatives to enhance financial systems, reporting tools, and workflows.

• Identify automation opportunities and implement best practices for efficiency.

• Collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams to optimize ERP and planning platforms.

• Project Management

• Drive finance-related projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment.

• Develop project plans, manage timelines, and communicate progress effectively.

• Data Analytics & Architecture

• Design and maintain robust data structures to support advanced analytics.

• Utilize BI tools (e.g., Databricks, Power BI, Tableau) to create dashboards and visualizations for decision-making.

• Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree, CPA, CFA preferred) – Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business-related degree preferred
• 5-10 years of experience in Finance/Accounting for reputable firms
• Strong communication and persuasion skills
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and planning tools (Anaplan, SAP BPC).
• Familiarity with data analytics tools and concepts; SQL or data architecture experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proven track record of leading process improvement and system enhancement projects.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.

Preferred Attributes

• Strategic mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Passion for leveraging technology and data to improve financial processes.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

No

Relocation Eligible:

No

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. 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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.