Applied 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™ 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. While 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’s definition of Winning. This position reports directly to the Business Unit CFO of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) & New Inflection Products (NIP). In this role, the candidate will apply conceptual and practical financial expertise to establish and standardize business processes, address complex business problems, and drive investment decisions for profitable growth. As a key finance business partner, the candidate will own and be responsible for the managing the product portfolio for the ALD and NIP organizations. 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 provide solutions to complex problems. Works independently to support a complex and growing business with a diverse set of new and existing products serving high share applications to commodity type applications. Major Responsibilities This 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 BU executives, as well as cross-functionally partner with Product Marketing, Program management, Product Engineering, and Operations to provide valued financial insights on the following: Present to ELT of the BU and Segment the near-term Portfolio resource plan (HC, Spend, Capex) and articulate alignment to program priority or execution risk/acceleration. Develop and own Portfolio resource plan for long term Strategic Plan. Support project funding prioritization decision-making as it relates to defining scope, timeline, valuation, gaining approval, and execution. Key stakeholder of Product portfolio’s review of milestone status for continued funding. Must drive corrective actions to improve programs commit executions. Partner cross-functionally to drive and maintain the quarterly update of each program business case NPV models (Forecasting: Revenue, COS, Opex, Cash flow). Independently present business case financials to Senior management Interface with Portfolio owner to prioritize projects, measure productivity, and optimize resources. Includes capital spending plan and tracking. Provide financial decision-support and ad hoc or scenario analysis, including 10% cutline and incremental ramp impacts, Program End of Life Partner within Finance and BU to drive adoption of data tools (eg. Anaplan, SAP BPC, Tableau, and Project Resource Management (PRM)) to streamline R&D spend reporting and analysis. Partner with ACE near-shore finance organization to ensure portfolio requirements are captured appropriately for finance budgets and plans. Ensure data accuracy and partner with management team to develop and tell the story of the business unit using that information (forecasting/budgeting, financial close, balance sheet integrity). Qualifications & Preferences Executive-level communications Ability to drive detailed process and data analytics to support engineering program management. MBA preferred. Certification in Program Management ideal Very strong Excel skills, including modeling. Strong systems capabilities, preferably with Anaplan, SAP BPC, tableau and PRM Analytical and problem-solving skills Interpersonal skills to engage with partners to understand key issues, develop recommendations and implement actions to improve business results. Experience in P&L reporting and analysis Basic accounting knowledge Other valued characteristics – assertiveness, initiative, communication, curiosity about the business, team-oriented, collaborative Experience in semiconductor equipment or other manufacturing enterprises Company Facts: Nasdaq listing: AMAT Fiscal 2023 Revenue: $26.5 billion Fiscal 2023 R&D: $3 billion Founded: November 10, 1967 Global Presence: 150 cities in 24 countries Employees: ~34,000 worldwide Patents: ~20,000 issued #LI Qualifications Education: Master's Degree Skills: Certifications: Languages: Years of Experience: 7 - 10 Years Work Experience: Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Eligible: No U.S. Salary Range: $124,000.00 - $170,500.00 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. Applied 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. Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. 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