Opex Portfolio Analyst (B4)

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: $133,500.00 - $183,500.00 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. 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. Job Description Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions 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. Our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest, and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team. While virtually every nationality, culture, and background are currently represented within Applied Materials, we strive for a more robust Culture of Inclusion (COI) and diversity. Leveraging our COI vision helps drive innovation, build organizational capabilities, create equal opportunities for everyone, and achieve our company’s definition of Winning. This position will be the primary finance business partner to Actionable Insight Accelerator (AIX) within SPG. In this role, the candidate will be expected to apply conceptual and practical financial expertise to establish and standardize business processes, address complex business problems, and drive investment decision for profitable growth. As a key finance business partner, the candidate will own and be responsible for the development portfolio and Opex Management for AIX BU. The candidate must be able to anticipate internal and/or external business challenges and actively influence management with critical analysis and sound business advice. This role collaborates with various cross‑functional organizations globally and requires the ability to provide solutions to complex problems. Works independently to support a complex and growing business with a diverse set of new and existing products serving high share applications to commodity type applications. Key Responsibilities Interfacing with Operations to manage Opex to target and prioritizing projects, including Capital spending plan and tracking. Lead quarterly Opex spend planning by project and align with allocation support groups. Includes Labor, Controllable, Depreciation and Allocations. Present Opex plan to Senior Management. Drive the operating expense and capital budget planning process by engaging with business partners and senior management during financial cycles (quarterly close, QBR, AOP, SR), ensuring task accuracy and data integrity. Interfaces with senior management in AIX to prioritize Opex, improve processes, and allocate resources across programs, supporting key portfolio reviews (EPR, IRB). Develop ROI models for key R&D programs to support strategic discussions and provide value‑added participation in the quarterly update of R&D program business case NPV models. Partner within Finance and BU to drive and implement Anaplan, SAP BPC, Tableau reporting and Project Resource Management (PRM), to streamline R&D spend reporting and analysis. Ensure data accuracy and help management team develop and tell the story of the business unit using that information (forecasting/budgeting, financial close, balance sheet integrity). Support the Capex manager in the Capex budgeting process, weekly capex meetings, capital reviews, and post-mortems for the overall SPG Capex portfolio. Support management in completing other ad hoc projects and analysis. Key Expectations Proven competencies in communication, financial analysis and working across functions with different levels of management to drive results. Eager to learn and understand the business to apply and establish standardized financial processes. Influencing – ability to impact decision within own organization, cross functionally and within different level of management by leveraging experience and competencies in financial analysis. Self-starter: able to maintain financial cycle deliverables, identify change and drive items to closure with limited management oversight. Curiosity to understand the drivers of top and bottom-line growth. Qualifications Minimum 5 years of finance‑related experience Very strong Excel skills, including modeling Strong systems capabilities, preferably with Anaplan, SAP BPC, Tableau and PRM Analytical and problem‑solving skills Interpersonal skills to engage with partners to understand key issues, develop recommendations and implement actions to improve business results Basic accounting knowledge Data analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI are a plus Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: No Relocation Eligible: Yes 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, nationality, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Applied Materials