Financial Analysis (B3)

Primary finance contact and support for Sales and Field Service Team. The role requires in-depth knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills. Builds knowledge of the company, processes and customers.. Candidate works independently, receives a moderate level of guidance and direction. 

Key Responsibilities

1.Manage Profit & Loss forecast and reporting requirements for specific customer in your charge, conducts detailed analysis on standard variance activity from recurring transactions, and commentary for finance and non finance executives

2.Develops complex analysis in support of strategic plans, business sizing and performance mgmt related to financial close, QBR, AOP/Commit in closely working with Field Service, Sales, Business Development and other cross regional teams

3.Monitors and analyzes contract financial performance to identify the distressed contracts, and performs required activities and analysis to complete close

4.Interacts and presents analytical findings to various stakeholders including management level. At times, may act as a direct business partner with non finance mgmt in specific customer account

5. Support management in completing ad hoc reports and providing explanations on analysis with strategic story from various aspect of the business

6.Supports the development of top level models for use in sizing operations or business activity in support of strategic discussions

7.Supports local/regional reporting requirements for internal / external use

8. Key participant or lead for system integration or process improvement initiatives

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates expanded conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and broader knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

Has knowledge of best practices and ability to accomplish own work. How own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

Solves complex problems and analyzes possible solutions by taking a new perspective and/or using existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

Impacts a range of internal customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus and good relationship with stakeholders; collaborative with any level of colleagues in different functions, different regions

Language Capability

Business level communication with no hesitation to ask questions in English; Transition will be partially from non-Japanese speaker

Preferred Experiences

Work experience in multi-national company is preferred, especially Manufacturing area

Microsoft Office with extensive use in Excel, Power BI. Tableau (build report), Anaplan. SAP ECC BPC CRM CPQ experience is preferred

Data driven analysis and insight with Finance and/or Accounting background is preferred

Qualifications

Education:

Master's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

English (Required), Japanese (Required)

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

Overtime Eligible (Japan)

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.