Sr Director, BU CFO - (M7)

Business Unit CFO

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.

The BU CFO oversees financial operations and helps to drive strategic decision making for the business unit. They lead the finance team responsible for pricing, profitability and portfolio optimization as well as ensuring that finance policies and accounting controls are in compliance. Provides leadership and direction through finance, managers, and domain leads. Executes segment / functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment / functional strategy. Decisions are guided by segment / functional strategy and priorities. Directs and controls the activities of a broad functional area.

CFO Key Responsibilities :

• Business partner to the business unit executive team, providing insightful analysis & recommendations and decision support to achieve strategic goals
• Influence business partners to execute efficient business processes and deliver strong operational results and profitability of the business unit
• Drive business and financial objectives tied to performance metrics, continuous improvement projects and cost efficiency initiatives
• Deep engagement across order fulfillment cycle, including pricing strategies and understanding of supply bottlenecks. Provide scenario analysis support to ensure optimal decisions are made, balancing revenue, margin, and cash expectations
• Deep engagement in both Organic (New product development) and Inorganic (Partnerships, Alliances & M&A) programs
• Ensure Business Unit inventory and capex requirements are optimized to support strategic initiatives and deliver expected financial performance
• Lead preparation of the annual operating plan, long-term financial plan, quarterly forecast and quarter-end financial reporting for revenue, gross margin, opex & balance sheet
• Devise & implement BU portfolio & review process, driving consistency across the KPU's, providing a framework for the GM to prioritize investments based on ROI metrics
• Ensure PLC programs and investments are aligned with long-term strategic growth and profitability commitments. Challenge assumptions and business cases for new PLC programs, JDA's, New Partnerships, ensure funding is based on milestones and appropriately funded and resourced.
• Change leader who sets direction to Finance Directors and leads for Business execution initiatives and strategic changes that impact current business model
• Create and support a culture of consistent and continuous communication and collaboration to drive high performance.
• Make decisions and drive actions in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Manage and mentor employees in a collaborative team culture and support broader finance employee development initiative

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