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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:

$154,000.00 - $212,000.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

You’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 benefits (https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/) .

**Position Summary** :

The Imaging and Process Control (IPC) Group at Applied Materials develops, manufactures and markets advanced inspection products powered by deep learning and computer vision. We are incubating and commercializing new programs in Santa Clara to support the CEO’s strategic vision of elevating Applied Materials' position in the semiconductor value chain.

We are seeking a dynamic and analytically driven **Finance Senior Manager** to join the IPC Finance team. This individual will serve as a finance partner to IPC executive leadership and program teams, and work closely with the BU CFO to support strategic initiatives, FP&A activities, portfolio prioritization, complex financial modeling, and process innovation to enable new business models. This is a full-time, onsite role based in Santa Clara, CA.

Key Responsibilities

+ Act as day-to-day finance partner to IPC leadership, supporting all financial matters in alignment with BU CFO direction

+ Drive finance operating rhythm and lead FP&A activities including forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis across multiple programs

+ Develop and deliver insightful financial models, ROI analyses, scenario planning, and portfolio prioritization

+ Manage OpEx and CapEx planning, tracking, and reporting

+ Collaborate and coordinate with extended finance team members including Opex COE, Segment FP&A, ORCA, regional finance, corporate finance, and others

+ Support strategic initiatives and special projects with notable risk and complexity, contributing to execution strategy

+ Contribute to performance metrics, continuous improvement projects, and cost efficiency initiatives; support Global Finance priorities

+ Support implementation and management of systems and processes for transaction support, cost tracking, and accurate accounting

+ Champion the adoption and effective use of financial tools (Anaplan, SAP BPC, Tableau, PRM) for R&D spend analysis and reporting.

+ Provide guidance and enforce finance policies and controls

+ Mentor and support extended BU finance team members, fostering a culture of learning and excellence

Key Qualifications

+ Proven expertise in financial planning, analysis, and business partnership

+ Strong data analysis, reporting, and visualization skills

+ Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing capabilities

+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and startup-like environment

+ Experience in manufacturing or operational finance roles is a strong plus

+ Proactive, curious, and passionate about learning and growth

+ Master’s degree or MBA preferred

+ Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in Anaplan, SAP BPC, Tableau, and PRM

+ 8–15 years of relevant experience

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.

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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site (https://www.appliedmaterials.com/us/en/careers.html) accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.