Opex Portfolio Financial Analyst (B3)

Job Description\n\nApplied 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\u2122 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. \n\nWhile 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 company\u2019s definition of Winning.\n\nIn this role, the candidate will be expected to apply conceptual and practical financial expertise to establish and address complex business problems, drive investment decisions, and standardize investment decision processes. As a key finance business partner, the candidate will own and be responsible for the managing product portfolio for the Central Engineering Organization. The candidate must be able to anticipate internal and/or external business challenges and actively influence management with critical analysis and sound business advice. This role collaborates with various cross-functional organizations globally and requires the ability to manage complex product development portfolio.\n\nMajor Responsibilities\n\nThis is a dynamic role that will enable the candidate to lead the BUs financial investment portfolio analysis and resource management in partnership with the business. The position requires an individual who is eager to work with both BU executives and partner with Product Marketing, Program management, Product Engineering, and Operations to provide valued Finance Insight on the following:\n\n * Interface with senior management to drive operating expense prioritization and management\n * Lead and drive operating expense \u0026 capital budget planning process by engaging senior management in business, engineering and operations departments\n * Drive program analyses and partner with operations \u0026 Center of Excellence spending analyst to drive actual spending to targeted levels\n * Provide value-add info/insights in the quarterly update of R\u0026D program business case models\n * Partner within finance to drive and implement best practices for financial tools and processes for financial cycles and analytical tools\n * 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)\n\n\n\nQualifications \u0026 Preferences\n\n * Executive level communications but also aptitude to drive detailed process and data analytics to support engineering program management.\n * Very strong Excel skills, including advanced decision modeling techniques (simulation, tornado analysis, decision tree analysis, etc)\n * Strong systems capabilities, preferably with Anaplan, SAP BPC, tableau and PRM\n * Analytical and problem-solving skills\n * Interpersonal skills to engage with partners to understand key issues, develop recommendations and implement actions to improve the business results\n * Experience in P\u0026L reporting and analysis\n * Basic accounting knowledge\n * Other valued characteristics \u2013 Assertiveness, initiative, communication, curiosity about the business, team oriented, collaborative\n * Experience in semiconductor equipment or other long-lead R\u0026D enterprises a strong plus\n\n\n\n## Qualifications\n\n### Education:\n\nMaster\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\nYes\n\n### Referral Payment Plan:\n\nEmployee Referral (Standard)\n\nU.S. Salary Range:\n\n$106,000.00 - $146,000.00\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