DDP Margin Analyst

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary:

$106,000.00 - $146,000.00

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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This position reports directly to the DDP Profitability Lead and has a strong working relationship with the DDP Pricing Lead. The analyst will support gross margin management, standard margin forecasting, profitability analysis, pricing activities, and financial reporting for the business unit.

This role is ideal for an analytical and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working across Finance, Business Management, Operations, Marketing, Pricing, and accounting organizations. The candidate will play an important role in helping drive data accuracy, forecast discipline, and business insights that support profitable growth.

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Key Responsibilities

• Support standard margin reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Support the Pricing Lead on analyzing customer deals and large-order opportunities to evaluate margin impact and financial returns.
• Assist with pricing waterfall analysis and tracking of pricing performance.
• Partner with ACE, Operations, Business Management, and Pricing teams to ensure revenue and cost assumptions are accurately reflected in forecasts.
• Develop revenue and margin bridges and performance commentary for management reporting
• Support gross margin improvement initiatives by identifying profitability risks and opportunities.
• Support commercial decision-making through scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis.
• Support forecasting, quarter close, and annual planning activities.
• Perform financial modeling and ad hoc business analysis to support decision-making.
• Develop insights and recommendations based on revenue, cost, and profitability trends.
• Drive data quality and consistency across financial systems and reporting processes.
• Investigate revenue, cost, and margin data anomalies and coordinate corrective actions with business partners.
• Support implementation of new profitability measurements, reporting tools, and dashboard automation.

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Qualifications

Required

•             Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or related field.

•             3-5 years of experience in FP&A, business finance, pricing, profitability analysis, or related finance functions.

•             Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

•             Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modeling.

•             Experience working with large datasets and business reporting tools.

•             Strong written and verbal communication skills.

•             Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

•             Experience in semiconductor, technology, manufacturing, or industrial environments.

•             Experience with SAP, BPC, Power BI, Tableau, Databricks, or similar reporting and planning tools.

•             Understanding of product costing, pricing, revenue forecasting, and gross margin analysis.

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Critical Skills

•             Financial Analysis & Reporting

•             Profitability and Margin Analysis

•             Financial Modeling

•             Data Analytics & Visualization

•             Business Partnering

•             Process Improvement

•             Problem Solving

•             Attention to Detail

•             Communication & Presentation

•             Collaboration and Teamwork

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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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