Senior Analyst - Central Planning 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:

$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. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

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Position Summary

The Senior Analyst is a high-impact role within SPG’s Central Planning organization, bridging financial commitments with operational execution. This individual owns core S&OP and long-range financial models that shape leadership decision-making and underpin the narrative for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) and Strategic Reviews (SR).

Financial Modeling & Executive Insights

• Own and develop financial models that inform executive decisions, aligning demand, capacity, and build plans across S&OP and key finance cycles such as QBR, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and SR
• Lead end-to-end forecasting with rigor and timeliness, including ownership of SPG cash flow, AR, and Inventory forecasting
• Conduct scenario analyses to assess risk and guide management actions; proactively identify and quantify revenue risks and opportunities
• Distill complex analyses into clear, executive-ready insights that drive decision-making
• Continuously improve forecasting processes, model architecture, and tools to enhance accuracy and reduce cycle time

Business Partnership & Revenue Planning

• Serve as the Finance business partner to Business Management and Sales Operations, driving alignment on revenue targets and planning assumptions
• Establish and monitor leading indicators to improve forecast accuracy (e.g., bookings-to-bill, ASP trends, product/customer mix)
• Lead cross-functional alignment sessions with Business Management, Sales Ops, and Finance leadership to validate revenue assumptions and boundary conditions
• Enable a structured and repeatable process for quarterly and annual revenue planning

Analytics, Reporting & Process Excellence

• Develop dashboards and executive-level presentations that simplify complex financial data and support decision-making
• Continuously enhance planning processes, model architecture, and analytical tools to improve forecast accuracy and reduce cycle time
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across systems supporting financial forecasts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field
• 5+ years of FP&A experience, preferably in semis / semiconductor equipment, or high tech
• Demonstrated experience building and owning financial models
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, Excel and financial software (e.g. Tableau, SAP, Oracle, Anaplan or similar)
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to distill large data sets into clear, decision-ready insights
• Track record of cross-functional collaboration with Business Management, Sales Operations, or Commercial teams on revenue forecasting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior finance and executive stakeholders

Preferred

• MBA or CFA
• Familiarity with CRM (Salesforce or equivalent)

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Not Specified

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.

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