Financial Analyst I, New College Grad- Bachelor's (Santa Clara, CA)

Financial Analyst

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world's technology.

Salary: $0.00 - $0.00

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 possiblewhile 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Forecasting
• Build annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
• Analyze actual results versus plan
• Identify risks and opportunities
• Support AOP (Annual Operating Plan) and financial modeling

• Financial Analysis
• Analyze revenue, expenses, margins, and cash flow
• Perform variance analysis
• Track key business KPIs
• Develop recommendations for improving financial performance

• Reporting
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
• Develop dashboards and management presentations
• Provide insights to leadership teams
• Support executive reviews

• Budget Management
• Monitor operating expense (OPEX) spending
• Track capital expenditures (CAPEX)
• Ensure spending aligns with approved plans
• Recommend cost-saving opportunities

• Business Partnering
• Work with Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, and Accounting
• Support strategic decisions using financial data
• Evaluate business cases and investment requests
• Participating in cross-functional projects

• Compliance & Controls
• Ensure adherence to financial policies
• Support audits
• Perform reconciliations and balance sheet reviews
• Maintain financial documentation and evidence repositories

Technical Skills

• Power BI
• Tableau
• Excel dashboards
• KPI scorecards
• Executive reporting
• Statistical analysis
• Databricks

Requirements/Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Financial Management, or related field
• GPA requirements - 3.0 or above

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by November 30, 2026. Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection.

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: New College Grad

Travel: Yes, 20% 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.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at View phone number on click.appcast.io, 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.