Finance Pricing Analyst

Job Description: Finance Pricing Analyst We are looking for a highly analytical and business-oriented Finance Pricing Analyst to join our Finance team and support strategic pricing and commercial decisions across the organization. In this role, you will partner closely with Sales, Product, Business Units, and Senior Finance leadership to ensure pricing strategies are competitive, value-driven, and aligned with our long-term business objectives. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of finance, strategy, and execution, with direct influence on revenue, margins, and deal outcomes. What’s in it for you? As a Finance Pricing Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in shaping pricing strategies and driving revenue optimization. You’ll have the opportunity to influence business outcomes by developing financial models, analyzing market trends, and providing actionable insights to senior leadership. Your work will directly impact deal quality, price realization, and profitability across the organization. What you'll be doing? * Develop pricing guidelines and deal playbooks in line with product roadmaps and business plans. * Build financial models and scenario analyses to support pricing decisions and optimize revenue. * Monitor industry benchmarks, competitor pricing, and macroeconomic trends affecting revenue. * Analyze profitability and commercial terms for new deals, assessing financial and contractual risks. * Prepare recommendations and support internal approval processes for pricing and commercial structures. * Track ASPs, discounts, and margin drivers; build dashboards and scorecards to highlight performance gaps. * Provide actionable insights and forecasting to improve price realization and revenue performance. * Package complex data into concise narratives and visuals for executive reviews. * Clearly communicate trade-offs, scenarios, and recommendations to senior stakeholders. * Recommend improvements to deal structures (e.g., incentives, credits, multi-system packages) to enhance value capture. * Embed pricing KPIs and governance into business processes to ensure consistency and accountability. What you should have? * BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred. * 5+ years in finance, pricing, or business analysis—ideally in semiconductor capital equipment or complex engineered products. * Proficiency in leveraging generative AI to automate analysis, and transform complex data into executive-level strategic insights. * Advanced Excel skills (modeling, scenario, sensitivity); experience with BI tools (Tableau); strong financial modeling skills. * Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and pricing modules. * Deep understanding of pricing mechanics (ASPs, discounts, incentives), value-based pricing, and contract terms. * Knowledge of revenue recognition principles and how deal terms influence timing and risk. * Exceptional ability to distill complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for executives. * Proactive, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment. Who we are? Applied Materials Israel is home to the Process Diagnostics and Control business unit (PDC). Based in Rehovot, we develop, manufacture and market cutting-edge machine learning and computer vision-based metrology and inspection products that are essential elements in wafer fabrication. By playing a significant role in enabling the production of the next generation of microchips, our expertise enables our customers to transform possibilities into reality. ## Qualifications ### Education: Master's Degree ### Skills ### Certifications: ### Languages: ### Years of Experience: 7 - 10 Years ### Work Experience: ## Additional Information ### ### Shift: Day (Israel) ### ### Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time ### ### Relocation Eligible: No ### Referral Payment Plan: Employee Referral (Standard) 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.