Financial Analyst – Operations & Strategy

About the role

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that underpin every new semiconductor chip and advanced display. The Financial Analyst will provide analysis, commentary, and recommendations to support operational and strategic decision‑making for our cutting‑edge manufacturing operations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis, commentary, and recommendations to support operational and strategic decision‑making.
• Build financial models for planning, forecasting, and performance management.
• Support close, flash, and commit activities with accuracy and minimal oversight.
• Partner with finance, operations, and cross‑functional stakeholders on spending, cost, and business performance topics.
• Lead or support manufacturing finance analysis, including inventory, standard cost, absorption, capex, and productivity reviews.
• Drive process improvement, system enhancement, and automation initiatives, including assessment of AI opportunities and business impact.

Required profile

• Able to work independently on recurring responsibilities while also handling more complex, ambiguous analysis.
• Strong business‑partnering mindset with the ability to balance detail orientation and big‑picture thinking.
• Comfortable preparing materials for senior leadership reviews and cross‑functional discussions.
• Proactive, structured, and capable of driving follow‑through across multiple stakeholders.

What we offer

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth. Applied Materials provides programs and support for personal and professional wellbeing, along with a collaborative environment in Tainan.