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Strategy Finance

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Job ID
R2616098
Date posted
04/08/2026
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Category
Finance

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. 

  • Lead strategic financial analysis to support medium‑ and long‑term decision making for the EPG business, with a focus on value creation, capital efficiency, and risk management.
  • Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to drive inventory management analytics, including evaluation of inventory levels, turns, E&O exposure, reserve adequacy, and ROI trade‑offs across build plans and demand scenarios.
  • Participate in portfolio management activities, supporting prioritization of product and program investments across EPG‑Semi, EPG‑PDC, and Mask businesses.
  • Assess current R&D spend effectiveness and explicitly tie investments to future revenue, margin, and growth opportunities, highlighting gaps, overlaps, and reallocation opportunities.
  • Perform in‑depth financial analysis of the 300mm ICAPS business, including demand scenarios, profitability outlook, capital intensity, and downside risk exposure.
  • Own and deliver business valuation driver analysis for EPG‑Semi, EPG‑PDC, and Mask businesses, including revenue growth, margin structure, operating leverage, capital intensity, and cash flow dynamics.
  • Support and participate in NPV and ROI analysis for new product introductions, technology investments, and strategic programs, ensuring disciplined financial rigor in investment decisions.
  • Develop scenario‑based models to evaluate strategic trade‑offs and clearly communicate implications to EPG and Segment leadership.
  • Contribute to the long‑range strategic planning narrative, translating complex analyses into clear executive‑level insights and recommendations.

This role has a significant Strategy Finance component, including portfolio optimization, valuation analysis, and long‑range investment decision support for EPG

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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 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 Accommodations_Program@amat.com, 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.

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