Financial Analyst, Costing/Gross Margin

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$92,000–$126,500 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $138k
This role $109k
$84k most similar roles pay here $171k

This role pays less than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $113,519–$162,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $109k versus about $138k for comparable roles.

Based on 239 similar postings.

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About Applied Materials

Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment

Applied Materials currently has 128 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $132,750–$182,500 across 128 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Financial Analyst, Costing/Gross Margin

The Financial Analyst – Costing/Gross Margin (World Wide Operations) - (B3) joins the world-wide operations finance team to support financial planning, actual reporting, and business analysis for a Semiconductor Business Group. This individual will partner with business segments to provide actionable analytics, manage end of quarter close requirements, and deliver forecast reports related to regular business cycles. Daily responsibilities include analyzing built material costs against bills of materials, resolving production order material variances with operations, performing financial modeling for gross margin reporting, and leading aged WIP inventory reviews. The role requires advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience in finance or accounting. Candidates should possess strong analytical capabilities and familiarity with tools like SAP S4 Hana, Hadoop, and Tableau. This position addresses critical manufacturing and supply chain challenges within the semiconductor industry to ensure accurate tool valuation and financial integrity.

What you'll do

  • Analyze built material costs to ensure correct tool valuation against Bill of Materials and reconcile weekly.
  • Analyze Production Order Material Variances and communicate with Operations to resolve identified issues.
  • Resolve systemic finance attribute issues that prevent transactions from processing for World-Wide Operations teams.
  • Execute monthly and quarterly close processes including Work In Progress, Finished Goods, Deferred, and Eval Inventory.
  • Perform financial modeling and analysis to support Gross Margin reporting for executive leadership.
  • Lead Aged WIP Inventory reviews and provide reserve analysis.
  • Lead Balance Sheet Review meetings with Finance Controllers.
  • Provide data-driven recommendations to business unit executives to guide operational and financial decisions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree (Finance, Accounting, or Business-related degree preferred).
  • 3-5 years of experience in Finance/Accounting for a reputable firm.
  • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience with business intelligence technologies like SAP S4 Hana, Hadoop, Tableau, or Machine Learning (preferred).
  • Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and all levels of management.
  • Proactive, self-directed, and able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

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