Senior Financial Analyst

** Who We Are
** 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.
** What We Offer
** Salary:$ - $

Location:

Santa Clara,CAYou’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our .# Business Unit Financial Analyst – DDP – Senior Analyst (B3)## Position Summary The Business Unit Financial Analyst for Dielectric Deposition Products (DDP) is responsible for supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities for a dynamic global business.

This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data, provides insightful analysis to finance and non-finance stakeholders, and contributes to margin improvement initiatives. The analyst will perform recurring and ad hoc tasks with minimal oversight and play a key role in supporting business decision-making.##

Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and validate financial data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
* Perform activities and analysis to support forecasting, close, and balance sheet review with minimal oversight on recurring tasks, including detailed inventory analysis for finished goods, evaluation (Eval), and deferred inventory.
* Complete detailed analysis and commentary for finance and non-finance executives.
* Assist with modeling financial scenarios for changes in business conditions and assumptions.
* Provide comprehensive variance analysis on performance to plan (financial walks).
* Conduct Eval ROI analysis to assess the effectiveness and returns of evaluation inventory investments.
* Perform field support analysis for evaluation inventory and provide appropriate forecasting for Eval spend.
* Support Gross Margin Leadership Team (GMLT) reporting and help drive margin improvement initiatives.
* Lead and/or support ad hoc projects assigned by manager.## Key Competencies
* Functional Knowledge – Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
* Business Expertise – Understands best practices and how own area integrates with others; aware of competition and market differentiators.
* Problem Solving – Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on analysis of multiple sources of information.
* Impact – Impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.
* Interpersonal Skills – Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.## Qualifications
* Master’s degree required.
* 4–7 years of relevant work experience.
* Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency in financial modeling and variance analysis.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
* uild consensus
** Additional Information
**** Time Type:
** Full time
** Employee Type:
** Assignee / Regular
** Travel:
** Yes, 10% of the Time
** Relocation Eligible:
** No

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