Applied Materials, Inc

Sr. Finance Portfolio Analyst (B4)

Applied Materials, Inc • $133K — $183K *
Santa Clara, CA 95051In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in FP&A, portfolio finance, or investment analysis.
  • Strong financial modeling skills (NPV, IRR, ROI, scenario analysis).
  • Experience with OpEx, CapEx, and headcount planning processes.
  • Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with financial tools like Anaplan or SAP BPC.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day OpEx reporting activities across MALD and DALD portfolios.
  • Lead in-quarter spend management and spend governance processes.
  • Perform variance analysis and identify risks and opportunities.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance spending discipline and optimize investments.
  • Develop executive narratives on spending trends and financial performance.
  • Evaluate investment opportunities based on business priorities and financial returns.
  • Conduct headcount planning and collaborate with HR on workforce capacity analysis.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Participation in bonus and stock award programs when applicable.
  • Opportunities for professional development and finance transformation.
  • Flexible working environment with cross-functional collaboration.
  • Dynamic team atmosphere with emphasis on process improvement.
Full Job Description
Role Overview

Reporting to the Sr. Finance Manager for the Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) portfolio, this role supports financial planning, investment analysis, portfolio prioritization, and resource management activities across the Metal ALD (MALD) and Dielectric ALD (DALD) portfolios.

The analyst partners with Product Marketing, Program Management, Engineering, Operations, HR, and Finance teams to provide insights that support investment decisions, resource allocation, and business planning. Responsibilities include forecasting, business case development, headcount planning, spend management, and portfolio governance, while helping drive process improvements and supporting nearshore finance resources.

Key Responsibilities

OpEx and Portfolio Management
  • Own day-to-day OpEx management, and reporting activities across the MALD and DALD portfolio.
  • Lead in-quarter spend management (IQSM) and CQ+1 spend governance processes.
  • Independently perform variance analysis, explain forecast-to-actual changes, and identify emerging risks and opportunities.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to drive spending discipline, forecast accuracy, and investment optimization.
  • Develop executive-level narratives explaining portfolio spending trends, resource utilization, and financial performance. Ensure portfolio spending remains aligned with approved financial targets and strategic priorities.
  • Evaluate investment opportunities and funding requests based on business priorities, strategic alignment, and financial returns.
  • Partner with business leaders to assess investment trade-offs and resource allocation decisions and support portfolio governance reviews and funding assessments to track progress and investment effectiveness.

Headcount & Resource Planning
  • Support headcount planning, forecasting, and tracking across the MALD and DALD portfolios.
  • Partner with HR and business leaders on workforce planning and capacity analysis.
  • Identify hiring risks, resource gaps, and productivity opportunities.
  • Help ensure workforce plans align with portfolio priorities and financial targets.

CapEx Planning & Governance
  • Manage CapEx forecasting, planning, and reporting activities across the MALD and DALD portfolio.
  • Partner with engineering and business teams to align investment plans with roadmap priorities and support capital investment prioritization and funding discussions.
  • Analyze forecast variances, identify risks, and recommend mitigation actions.
  • Provide financial reporting and governance support related to portfolio investments.

Business Case & Financial Modeling
  • Develop and maintain valuation models for key development programs, including revenue, margin, OpEx, CapEx, cash flow, NPV, IRR, and ROI.
  • Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate investment alternatives.
  • Support investment review discussions by highlighting key assumptions, risks, and opportunities.
  • Contribute financial analysis and recommendations for Strategic Reviews (SR), EPR, IRB, and AOP processes.

Stakeholder Partnership & Team Collaboration
  • Coordinate with nearshore finance resources supporting forecasting, reporting, and analytics activities.
  • Provide guidance on priorities, deliverables, and financial processes.
  • Partner effectively with Product Marketing, Engineering, Operations, HR, Accounting, and FP&A teams and contribute financial insights to business discussions and decision-making.

Process Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to improve forecasting, reporting, automation, and data quality.
  • Support adoption of portfolio management tools and best practices.
  • Share knowledge and provide guidance to junior team members and consultants.
  • Participate in finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.


Qualifications

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in FP&A, business finance, portfolio finance, investment analysis, or related areas.
  • Strong financial modeling skills, including NPV, IRR, ROI, scenario, and sensitivity analysis.
  • Experience supporting OpEx, CapEx, and headcount planning processes.
  • Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and business case development.
  • Experience working cross-functionally and supporting business decision-making.
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial planning and reporting tools (Anaplan, SAP BPC, Tableau, or similar).
  • Strong communication and presentation capabilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred
  • Experience in semiconductor, technology, manufacturing, or R&D-intensive environments.
  • Experience supporting portfolio planning and investment governance processes.
  • Exposure to CapEx planning and investment evaluation activities.
  • Ability to communicate financial insights effectively to business leaders.


Additional Information

Time Type:
Full time

Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:
No

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.

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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.

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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.

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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
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$3.8 billion
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+11.9%
Revenue
$18.2 billion
NASDAQ
AMAT
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