Gross Margin Analyst III - (B3)

Company: Applied Materials, Inc.
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise. Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. May lead functional teams or projects.Job DescriptionApplied 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 role under the Semiconductor Business Group (SPG) will support financial and planning activities, including business analytics at the group and business unit level for the Gross Margin Leadership Team (GMLT). - The person coming into this role will collaborate across the Finance organization as well as with SPG Operations and Engineering functions. - The ideal candidate needs to be comfortable with working both up and down the chain of command, using data to develop & create actionable & useful analytics, enhancing financial reporting capabilities, and completing deliverables related to regular business cycles. - In addition, this person will be deeply involved in the creation and maintenance of a five year "cost book" roadmap across all major business units.Major Responsibilities

• Perform Cost & Gross Margin analysis across a variety of different revenue and cost elements over multiple groups & products.
• Drive financial modeling and analysis to support Gross Margin reporting for Finance & Operations executives.
• Participate in creation of five year planned "cost book" roadmap of cost improvement; lead process for updating and maintaining cost book
• Provide analysis and reporting requirements for key Semiconductor executive reviews including Strategy, Forecast, and Actuals. - - -
• Interacts as a direct business partner with Semiconductor Operations Executives, delivering analysis and recommendations to guide operational and financial decisions
• Solicit and participate in projects and/or team discussions centered around improving both solution and process, including execution of those projects (UAT Testing)
• Create business processes and drive adoption of new tools (e.g. Blackbird)
• Partner with Operations, GIS and with other business areas to enable implementation of improved reporting systems and processesKey Competencies
  • Business Acumen - business/financial concepts, processes and practices for sound decisions
  • Business Partnering - creating a real and active partnership with both operations and management. - Provide 'real time' support and analysis to add value in decision making
  • Data Analytics - data analysis tools to sort through and analyze data to identify factors impacting performance and to gain greater insight into trends
  • Data Gathering/Reporting - tools, techniques and processes for gathering/reporting data for measuring business results, objectives & strategies
  • Financial Forecasting & Modeling - processes, tools, and techniques for exploring and evaluating alternative financial scenarios and results
  • Flexibility & Adaptability - approaches, tools, and techniques for dealing with a changing environment
  • Influencing - ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization
  • Initiative - self-motivation, ability and drive to seek out work and accomplish goals
  • Org Change Management - effect change in an organization; ability to manage successful transition from current to desired culture, practices, structure, and environment
  • Problem Solving/Critical Thinking - approaches, tools, techniques for solving problems & making sound recommendations
  • Very strong Excel skills, including modeling
  • Data analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI strongly encouraged
  • Strong communication, including presentation skills
  • Basic or intermediate accounting knowledgeEducation & Experience
    • BS degree in Accounting or Finance-- MBA -preferred
    • 5+ years of experienceQualificationsEducation:Master's DegreeSkillsCertifications:Languages:Years of Experience:4 - 7 YearsWork Experience:Additional InformationTravel:Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:YesApplied 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. -

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