SPG Finance Analyst

We are seeking a highly motivated and results driven with strong business acumen finance analyst to join SPG Asia finance team. This role collaborates with Lab Operations teams across several Labs in Singapore as well as with BU leaders, finance and operation partners. The candidate will work independently to support growing Lab operations and investments in the region as a key business partner. Opex, Capex and Spend Management * Own day-to-day Opex, Capex and Spend management and reporting activities for Singapore (SG) Lab Operations * Lead quarter spending & budget management with SG Labs and BUs stakeholders to prioritize projects * Independently perform variance analysis, explain forecast-to-actual changes, and identify emerging risks and opportunities * Partner with business stakeholders to drive spending discipline, forecast accuracy, and investment optimization * Support ROI models for key R&D programs to support strategic discussions and provide value-added participation in the quarterly update of R&D program business case NPV models. * Partner within Finance and BU to drive and implement Anaplan, SAP BPC, tableau reporting and Project Resource Management (PRM), to streamline R&D spend reporting and analysis. * Ensure data accuracy and help management team develop and tell the story of the business unit using information from various sources (forecasting/budgeting, financial close, balance sheet integrity). Grant Management * Develop model to forecast projections for grant sizing and negotiations with government agencies * Monitor and partner with Lab Operations to maximize the grants’ utilization * Track and support Grant submission and claims * Support quarterly Grant reviews and reporting to executives Financial Reporting * Consolidate financials for SG Labs’ P&L forecasting and reporting with inputs from Operations and multiple BUs * Develop and automate processes, dashboards and reporting tools that improve financial visibility, simplify consolidation, and support executive reviews * Drive process and system improvements for forecasting and reporting to enhance visibility and quality of Opex and Capex reporting * Own Monthly/Quarterly close activities including journal entries, accruals, reporting to BUs on variances and cost allocations * Strong understanding of accounting/financial principles and regulations/legal requirements Stakeholder Partnership & Collaboration * Partner effectively with Operations, Accounting and COE teams to deliver accurate and timely financial outcomes * Develop business partnership with the operations team and help drive accountability and attainment of key performance metrics for lab spending and utilization Qualification & Work Experience * 5 – 7 years of experience in FP&A, business or operations finance preferred * Bachelor’s degree in business/accounting/finance * Experience in semiconductor R&D sector preferred * Data analysis tools such as Power BI / SQL is a plus Key Expectations * Ability to function as an effective and respected partner to internal clients * Proven competencies in communication, financial analysis and working across functions with different levels of management to drive results * Eager to learn and understand the business to apply and establish standardized financial processes * Influencing – ability to impact decision within own organization, cross functionally and within different level of management by leveraging experience and competencies in financial analysis * Motivated Self-starter: able to maintain financial cycle deliverables, identify change and drive items to closure with limited management oversight * Curiosity to understand the drivers of top and bottom-line growth and continuous growth mindset * High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentation of data * Strong systems capabilities, preferably with Anaplan, SAP, Tableau, Power BI and PRM ## Qualifications ### Education: Master's Degree ### Skills ### Certifications: ### Languages: ### Years of Experience: 4 - 7 Years ### Work Experience: ## Additional Information ### ### Shift: Day (Singapore) ### ### Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time ### ### Relocation Eligible: No ### Referral Payment Plan: None Applied 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.