IT Financial Solutions Operations Analyst

The IT Financial Solutions Operations Analyst supports critical Procure\u2011to\u2011Pay (P2P), Treasury, and Financial close platforms that enable accurate payments, cash movement, reconciliations, reporting and financial integrity across the enterprise. This role is hands\u2011on and execution\u2011focused, working at the intersection of IT systems, finance operations, and large\u2011scale ERP transformation initiatives.\n\nIn this role, you will support system testing, integration, payment and bank connectivity processes, reconciliations, and control activities that ensure stable, compliant, and timely financial operations. You\u2019ll partner closely with Finance, Treasury, and IT delivery teams to execute testing cycles, support cutovers, and stabilize systems through transformation and change.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for an IT professional who enjoys operational systems work, problem\u2011solving, and contributing directly to enterprise\u2011wide finance transformation initiatives.\n\n## Key Responsibilities\n\n### Execution \u0026 Delivery Support\n\n * Execute assigned finance system deliverables across P2P, Treasury, Close, and Foundational Finance initiatives in alignment with defined plans and standards.\n * Perform hands-on activities including requirements validation, SIT/UAT test execution, defect validation, cutover tasks, and post-go-live stabilization support.\n * Prepare and maintain execution artifacts such as test scripts, reconciliation support files, issue logs, SOP updates, and operational runbooks.\n * Participate in cross-functional working sessions to clarify requirements and complete assigned action items.\n\n\n\n### Close, Reconciliation \u0026 Controls Operations\n\n * Execute month-end close activities across GL, Consolidations, Intercompany, and Fixed Assets in accordance with close calendars and procedures.\n * Perform Blackline and Smart Close tasks including reconciliations, journal validation support, exception resolution, and close task completion.\n * Prepare and retain SOX control evidence for reconciliations, journals, intercompany eliminations, bank accounts, and payment processes, as needed.\n\n\n\n### P2P \u0026 Treasury Operational Support\n\n * Execute P2P/AP operational activities including vendor master support, invoice processing validation, payment run checks, and subledger-to-GL reconciliation support.\n * Support Treasury integrations and operations including bank connectivity testing, payment file validation, cash positioning inputs, and bank-to-GL reconciliations.\n * Work with partner teams to resolve integration and operational issues, escalating through defined channels when required.\n\n\n\n### Process Documentation \u0026 Continuous Improvement\n\n * Maintain and update SOPs, desk guides, and execution documentation to reflect current processes and system behavior.\n * Identify execution-level improvement opportunities and support implementation through testing, documentation updates, and validation.\n * Contribute to operational metrics and reporting by preparing data inputs and validation support.\n\n\n\n## Required Skills\n\n * Demonstrated experience executing finance or system-related tasks in a controlled environment, including close activities, reconciliations, testing, or operational support.\n * Working knowledge of core finance operations and processes such as Close, P2P/AP, Treasury, Intercompany, or Fixed Assets.\n * Hands-on experience supporting system execution activities including SIT/UAT test execution, data validation, issue documentation, and stabilization support.\n * Ability to follow established procedures and controls, complete tasks independently, and escalate issues through defined channels.\n * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify discrepancies, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions within scope.\n * Experience executing or supporting SOX controls, reconciliations, journal support, or audit evidence preparation.\n * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reconciliations, and validation activities.\n * Clear written and verbal communication skills to document work performed and provide concise status updates.\n\n\n\n## Preferred Qualifications\n\n * Experience supporting finance system implementations or integrations in an execution or analyst capacity.\n * Exposure to SAP ECC or S/4HANA, Blackline, Smart Close, Treasury systems, or P2P platforms.\n * Familiarity with month-end close orchestration, reconciliations, and subledger-to-GL validation.\n * Experience maintaining SOPs, desk guides, or execution documentation for finance processes or systems.\n * Participation in process improvement or automation initiatives as an execution contributor.\n\n\n\n## Minimum Qualifications\n\n * Bachelor\u0027s degree in information systems, finance, accounting or a related field\n * 3-5 years of experience in financial systems or related finance or accounting roles \n * Project Management experience and PMP certification preferred\n\n\n\n## Qualifications\n\n### Education:\n\nBachelor\u0027s Degree\n\n### Skills\n\n### Certifications:\n\n### Languages:\n\n### Years of Experience:\n\n4 - 7 Years\n\n### Work Experience:\n\n## Additional Information\n\n### \n\n### Shift:\n\n10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)\n\n### \n\n### Travel:\n\nYes, 10% of the Time\n\n### \n\n### Relocation Eligible:\n\nNo\n\n### Referral Payment Plan:\n\nEmployee Referral (Standard)\n\nU.S. Salary Range:\n\n$100,000.00 - $137,500.00\n\nThe 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. \n\nFor 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.\n\nApplied 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. \n