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Manager IV - Financial Analysis - (M4)

Job ID
R2518559
Date posted
11/10/2025
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Category
Finance

Position Summary

This individual will be day-to-day business partner to the service business leader(s) and team(s) and will work closely with business to support strategic initiatives, portfolio prioritization, and complex financial modeling. This position requires an individual who is eager to work across functions/organizations and levels to drive conversation and decision making through valued finance support and consultation.

Key Responsibilities  

  • Collaborate closely with service business unit executives to drive business performance, deliver on strategic objectives and provide actional insights.
    • Define and execute financial strategies aligned with AGS and corporate objectives
    • Drive initiatives that improve profitability and operational efficiency across service offerings
  • Partner cross functionally to support new service product development from initiation to release
    • Prepare 4-8 Qtr. roll out revenue and margin plan by customer, units, ASP and cost that integrates the cost reduction plan
    • Prepare 5-year evaluation model of the incremental value the product creates
    • Identify the key cost reduction roadmap for each cost component as relevant. Identify assumed impact, timing and actions required.
  • Drive the financial performance of your business unit(s) relative to expectations:
    • Prepare QoQ and YoY revenue and standard margin analysis, monitor performance throughout the quarter
    • Continuously identify and track 'execution opportunities' to improve standard margins, identify issues, help address/improve, track impact
    • Build KPI / trackers to prioritize management around the highest value opportunities 
  • Manage investment spending, develop ROI analysis on new projects and prioritize investments accordingly 
  • Provide financial decision support on ad hoc/scenario analysis and present to finance and non-finance executives
  • Partner with business and drive strategic process improvement programs
  • Manage and mentor extended SBU finance analyst, fostering a culture of learning and excellence
  • Provide support for special projects and/or M&A activities

Qualifications & Preferences

  • Proven ability to operate as an independent finance partner to business leaders
  • Strong communication and influencing skills across cross-functional teams
  • Advanced excel skill required; working experience with Tableau, Power BI, or SQL preferred
  • Be curious to understand the drivers of top and bottom-line growth
  • Basic accounting knowledge

Qualifications

Education:

Master's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

U.S. Salary Range:

$138,000.00 - $190,000.00

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.