SPG Infrastructure Finance Manager (M5)

Applied Materials Inc. is the leader in materials engineering solutions used 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. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and results driven finance manager to join SPG US infrastructure finance team.  This role reports to the SPG US Infrastructure Sr. Director.  It collaborates with Lab operations and Corporate facilities teams in North America, with specific focus on the EPIC Lab and other SCLA labs. The candidate will work independently to own the financial operating model for growing Lab operations and investments in the US as a key finance business partner.

Location:  Santa Clara, CA

Major Responsibilities

• Develop business partnership with the operations team and help drive accountability and attainment of key performance metrics for lab spending and utilization
• Assist BU operations in development of quarterly and annual forecasting cycles for HC, Expense, Capex, building bridges, and providing business contextual commentary.
• Guide monthly closing activities including journal entries, accruals, reporting and analysis to BUs
• Perform variance analysis, identifying key drivers of financial performance and proposing recommendation to management and business partners.
• Communicate allocation charges to internal customer for lab bay occupancy
• Assist with analysis on capital projects for site operations and the new lab in Santa Clara
• Monitor and control expenses within allotted project budget. Work with finance team in maintaining project accounting, budgeting and capital planning systems
• Lead and/or support ad-hoc projects required by the BUs

Qualifications & Preferences:

• Ability to function as an effective and respected partner to internal clients

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks while still delivering high quality results
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills and ability to handle data effectively
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and project administration skills
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentation of data
• Strong understanding of accounting/financial principles and regulations/legal requirements

• Might require travel to lab sites within the US

Experience

• 10 - 15 Years of experience corporate finance experience
•  2+ years of people manager experience preferred
• Master's Degree/MBA Preferred

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

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:

$158,500.00 - $218,000.00

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.