This role pays more than
85%
of similar roles. Most pay
$140,550–$234,750
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$256k
versus about
$188k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 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.
Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
The Head of Financial Planning & Analysis leads the enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and decision-support capabilities for a global organization in the semiconductor and advanced technology manufacturing sector. This executive serves as a strategic partner to senior leadership, translating corporate strategy into actionable financial plans, resource allocation decisions, and measurable operating outcomes. The role involves managing long-range planning, annual operating plans, and quarterly forecasts while driving modernization through automation and data integrity improvements. Key responsibilities include providing decision support for major investments, overseeing the FP&A technology roadmap, and leading a high-performing global team. Required expertise includes deep knowledge of SAP ERP systems, planning platforms like Anaplan or OneStream, and modern visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau. The role also requires proficiency in applying AI and machine learning for predictive forecasting and reporting.
Lead the enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and decision-support capabilities for a global organization.
Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, CFO, and Board on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
Translate corporate strategy into actionable financial plans, resource allocation decisions, and measurable operating outcomes.
Develop robust forecasting methodologies to improve visibility into revenue, margins, expenses, and capital requirements.
Provide rigorous financial analysis for major strategic initiatives, including investments, acquisitions, and capital allocation.
Support the quarterly earnings cycle by developing guidance and managing the financial narrative for external stakeholders.
Drive the modernization of FP&A processes through automation, standardization, and the adoption of AI and machine learning.
Build and develop a high-performing global team while establishing clear performance standards and career pathways.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline is required.
MBA, CPA, CMA, or other advanced credentials are preferred.
15+ years of progressive finance experience including significant leadership in FP&A, corporate finance, strategic finance, or business finance is required.
Experience leading enterprise-level planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management for a large, complex, global organization is required.
Deep working knowledge of enterprise ERP environments, specifically SAP (ECC and/or S/4HANA), is required.
Hands-on experience with enterprise planning platforms such as Anaplan, OneStream, SAP Analytics Cloud, or Oracle EPM is required.
Experience in the semiconductor, advanced technology, industrial, manufacturing, or other complex global industries is strongly preferred.
Strong working knowledge of AI applications for enterprise finance functions and proficiency with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau are required.