Job Description

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an 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 team.

While virtually every nationality, culture, and background are currently represented within Applied Materials, we strive for a more robust Culture of Inclusion (COI) and diversity. Leveraging our COI vision helps drive innovation, build organizational capabilities, create equal opportunities for everyone, and achieve our companys definition of Winning.

We are actively recruiting a BU OPEX Analyst in Santa Clara, CA!

Major Responsibilities

* This is a dynamic role that will enable the candidate to lead financial analysis and Opex management in partnership with Operations and KPU within the Packaging business unit.
* The position requires an individual who is eager to work with senior managers and first line managers to provide valued Finance support:
* Interfacing with Operations to manage Opex to target and prioritizing projects. Including Capital spending plan and tracking.
* Lead quarterly Opex spend planning by project and align with allocation support groups. Includes Labor, Controllables, Depreciation and Allocations. Present Opex plan to Senior Management.
* Provide value-add participation in the quarterly update of R&D program business case NPV models (Forecasting: Revenue, COS, Opex, Cashflow)
* Lead quarterly Opex close, including reconciliation and reporting
* Prepared to present financial forecasts and provide financial decision support.
* Partner within Finance and BU to drive and implement SAP BPC, tableau reporting and Project Resource Management (PRM), to streamline R&D spend reporting and analysis
* Ensure data accuracy and help management team develop and tell the story of the business unit using that information (forecasting/budgeting, financial close, balance sheet integrity)

Key Competencies

* Very strong Excel skills, including modeling
* Strong systems capabilities, preferably with SAP BPC, tableau and PRM
* Analytical and problem-solving skills
* Interpersonal skills to engage with partners to understand key issues, develop recommendations and implement actions to improve the business result
* Experience in P&L reporting and analysis
* Basic accounting knowledge
* Other valued characteristics Assertiveness, initiative, communication, curiosity about the business, team oriented, collaborative
* Experience in semiconductor equipment or other manufacturing enterprises

Education/Experience

* 2-4 years relevant experience
* MBA degree a plus

Company Facts:

* Ticker: Nasdaq: AMAT
* Fiscal 2020 Revenue: $17.2 billion
* Fiscal 2020 R&D: $2.2 billion
* Founded: November 10, 1967
* Headquarters: Santa Clara, California
* Global Presence: 93 locations in 17 countries
* Manufacturing: China, Germany, Israel, Italy, Singapore, Taiwan, United States
* Employees: ~24,000 worldwide
* Patents: ~14,300 issued

Applied Materials closed fiscal 2020 with record quarterly performance as demand for our semiconductor systems and services remains very strong, said Gary Dickerson, president and CEO. Our future opportunities have never looked better and, as powerful technology trends take shape, we are uniquely positioned to accelerate our customers roadmaps and outperform our markets.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in its workforce.

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Qualifications

Education:

Master's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Travel:

No

Relocation Eligible:

No

Applied Materials is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.