Finance Business Partner
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.
This position reports directly to the Business Unit CFO of Etch. As a key finance business partner, the candidate will anticipate internal, external, regulatory business challenges and actively influence management with critical analysis and sound business advice. This role focuses on all aspects of revenue from opportunity to recognition. It collaborates with various cross-functional organizations globally and requires the ability to provide solutions to complex problems. Works independently to support a large volume organization that is diverse, complex and growing with a diverse set of new and existing products serving high share applications to commodity type applications.
Major Responsibilities :
- Business partnering with executive management team; primary finance partner for Business Management and Business Management Operations organizations
- Strategic financial planning, measurement, and execution around value capture opportunities.
- Deal analysis partnering with Business Management on profitability & commercials. Recommends or leads product or service improvements to commercial deal structures.
- Drive execution towards Days Sales Outstanding and FGI dwell time targets
- Support for BU S&OP Demand Reviews, including scenario planning and market share implications
- Coordination across functions to drive build plan reconciliation alignment
- Bookings, billing, backlog analysis and market share forecast
- Forecasting & delivering predictable financial results
- Close / GAAP, including balance sheet management
- Process improvement in collaboration with peers in SPG
- Key participant on Agile Finance initiatives; lead for one segment-wide initiative
- Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business.
Key Competencies :
Business Acumen business / financial concepts, processes, and practices for sound decisionsBusiness Partnering - creating a real and active partnership with both operations and management. Provide 'real time' support and analysis to add value in decision makingData Analytics - data analysis tools to sort through and analyze data to identify factors impacting performance and to gain greater insight into trendsData Gathering / Reporting - tools, techniques and processes for gathering / reporting data for measuring business results, objectives & strategiesFinancial Forecasting & Modeling - processes, tools, and techniques for exploring and evaluating alternative financial scenarios and resultsFlexibility & Adaptability - approaches, tools, and techniques for dealing with a changing environmentInfluencing - ability to impact decisions within and outside own organizationInitiative - self-motivation, ability and drive to seek out work and accomplish goalsOrg Change Management effect change in an organization; ability to manage successful transition from current to desired culture, practices, structure, and environmentProblem Solving / Critical Thinking - approaches, tools, techniques for solving problems & making sound recommendationsVery strong Excel skills, including modelingStrong communication, including presentation skillsBasic or intermediate accounting knowledgeEducation & Experience :
BS degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA preferred8+ years of experience, semiconductor equipment or components manufacturing preferredThe 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.
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.