Applied Materials, Inc

Financial Analysis Lead

Applied Materials, Inc$133K — $183K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in finance management
  • Experience with SAP software
  • Proficient in Advanced Excel and visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)

Responsibilities

  • Act as finance business partner for Worldwide Manufacturing Logistics Operations in Asia
  • Provide financial insights, cost modelling, and risk assessments to stakeholders
  • Collaborate to identify and implement cost-improvement initiatives
  • Facilitate discussions among stakeholders for mutual outcomes
  • Ensure compliance with financial processes and controls
  • Monitor inventory processes and drive adherence to internal controls
  • Lead quarterly inventory counts and manage audit requirements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Participation in a bonus and stock award program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Travel opportunity (10% of the time)
Full Job Description
We are actively recruiting for a Logistics Finance Business Manager to support the Logistics Organization within Worldwide Manufacturing Operations, with a focused scope across Asia Warehousing and Global Freight & Crating. The role serves as an active business partner, providing financial planning & analysis support to key operational stakeholders and enabling data-driven decision-making. The position drives FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, cost performance reviews, and cost modeling, while collaborating closely with cross functional stakeholders to identify and support cost-improvement initiatives across warehousing, freight, and crating operations. The candidate also provides financial insight to logistics strategy discussions, ensuring alignment of cost, service-level, and productivity objectives. Additionally, the role provides oversight of cost management and inventory controls, ensuring accuracy, discipline, and strong financial governance across supported logistics processes. Key Responsibilities • Business Partnership & Stakeholder Management - Act as the primary finance business partner for Worldwide Manufacturing Logistics Operations in Asia - Partner with Logistics stakeholders on Warehouse, Freight and Crating strategies, providing financial insights, cost modelling, ROI considerations and risk assessments to guide decision-making - Collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify and drive cost-improvement initiatives - Navigate differing stakeholder perspectives and facilitate discussions toward mutually beneficial outcomes - Act as a bridge between Operations and the broader Finance teams, to ensure alignment on compliance to processes and controls - Evaluate Operational requirements and determine types of cross-functional support and engagements required to allow for successful implementation - Synthesize complex information and identify critical factors that materially impact decision making • Financial Planning & Analysis - Manage quarterly and yearly budgeting and forecasting cycles - Review and validate actual spend against forecast, investigate variances and provide actionable insights on areas of improvement - Provide guidance on financial processes, controls and accounting treatment - Partner with stakeholders to deliver regular analysis and insights on key cost drivers to support stakeholders in meeting their cost targets - Proactively improve on data and cost visibility to enable stakeholders in making more informed financial decisions • Inventory Controls & Compliance - Ensure adherence to inventory processes, cycle count policies and internal controls - Monitor and review cycle count results and escalate discrepancies or emerging risks - Lead quarterly inventory counts and manage internal and external audit requirements and resolve audit inquiries • Strategic Analysis & Decision Support - Able to analyze trends and identify areas opportunities to reduce the necessity for inquiries - Able to analyze trends and identify areas opportunities to improve self- service tools. - Able to improve support model design to meet changing needs of the stakeholders. • Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field - 8+ years of experience in finance management - Experience with SAP - Proficient with Advanced Excel techniques and visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Eligible: Yes The 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. For 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.

About Applied Materials, Inc

Applied Materials specialize in materials engineering solutions. They optimize equipment and fab operations through consulting, spare parts, services, and automation software. They also provide supply chain services from transactional spares through programs, rebuilds, and forecasted parts management. Their products and technologies include semiconductors, displays, roll web coating, solar, and automation software.

**Applied Materials, Inc. Careers**

Join the innovative world of Applied Materials, Inc., a leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our global team is driving innovation and growth in the industries we serve. This is where your expertise can make a true impact.

Work You’ll Do

At Applied Materials, Inc., you will be part of a company that prides itself on fostering a culture of innovation, diversity, and professional growth. As a member of our team, you will lead groundbreaking projects at the intersection of technology, leadership, and engineering excellence. We offer a variety of job opportunities that allow you to explore your potential and push the boundaries of what's possible.

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Join a team where innovation is at the heart of everything we do. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the industry, utilizing your skills to contribute to projects that are not only exciting but also crucial for technological advancements. Our leadership is committed to providing you with the guidance and support needed to achieve your career goals.

Career Growth and Opportunities

Whether you are looking for an internship, a full-time position, or leadership roles, Applied Materials, Inc. provides an array of career paths to help you achieve your professional aspirations. Our commitment to career growth is evident through extensive training programs and opportunities for advancement.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Applied Materials, Inc., we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the global communities we serve. Our diversity training programs are designed to enhance collaboration and foster an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits that support both their professional and personal lives. From health and wellness programs to competitive retirement plans, we ensure that our team is taken care of. The culture at Applied Materials, Inc. is built on collaboration, respect, and a commitment to excellence.

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Learn more about Applied Materials, Inc
Size
27,000 employees
Market Cap
$80.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.8 billion
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+11.9%
Revenue
$18.2 billion
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