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Senior Financial Analyst

Applied Materials
Full-time
On-site
Santa Clara, California, United States
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and validate financial data, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Perform activities and analysis to support forecasting, close, and balance sheet review with minimal oversight on recurring tasks, including detailed inventory analysis for finished goods, evaluation (Eval), and deferred inventory. Complete detailed analysis and commentary for finance and non-finance executives. Assist with modeling financial scenarios for changes in business conditions and assumptions. Provide comprehensive variance analysis on performance to plan (financial walks). Conduct Eval ROI analysis to assess the effectiveness and returns of evaluation inventory investments. Perform field support analysis for evaluation inventory and provide appropriate forecasting for Eval spend. Support Gross Margin Leadership Team (GMLT) reporting and help drive margin improvement initiatives. Lead and/or support ad hoc projects assigned by manager. Functional Knowledge - Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines. Business Expertise - Understands best practices and how own area integrates with others; aware of competition and market differentiators. Problem Solving - Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on analysis of multiple sources of information. Impact - Impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies. Interpersonal Skills - Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Master's degree required. 4-7 years of relevant work experience. Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in financial modeling and variance analysis. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. uild consensus
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