Applied Materials · 17 hours ago
Senior Director of Finance – SPG M&A, Business Development & Strategy
Santa Clara,CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$184K/yr - $253K/yr
12+ years expApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions for semiconductor chips and advanced displays. The Senior Director of Finance will act as a strategic finance leader within the Semiconductor Products Group, focusing on financial modeling, valuation, and structuring of business development initiatives, partnerships, and M&A transactions.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary finance partner to business leadership for business development, partnerships, M&A and other strategic activities
Lead financial modeling, valuation, and scenario analysis for BU-sponsored transactions
Partner with Corporate Development, Strategy, and other functional leaders to structure transactions aligned with BU strategy
Support financial due diligence and integration planning with a focus on value realization and execution risk
Provide ongoing strategic finance support to BU leadership on growth and investment decisions
Evaluate strategic initiatives using both financial metrics (NPV, ROI, cash flow) and strategic criteria
Provide ad-hoc finance support for various SPG wide initiatives
Develop executive-level analyses and recommendations for GM and senior leadership discussions
Act as a trusted finance advisor to BU General Manager and senior executives
Present complex financial and strategic analyses with clarity and executive presence
Engage directly with external partners, acquisition targets, and advisors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA strongly preferred
12+ years of progressive finance experience including strategic finance, M&A, or corporate development
Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills; expertise in scenario planning, investment analysis, and portfolio management
Proven ability to influence senior executives in a matrixed environment
Strong understanding of portfolio management and capital allocation frameworks
Strategic mindset with strong business and financial judgment
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and fast-moving environments
Executive presence, credibility, and strong communication skills
Collaborative, results-oriented leadership style
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program
Company
Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (435)
2024 (465)
2023 (362)
2022 (429)
2021 (456)
2020 (354)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
Stonnington GroupUS Department of Energy
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-06-27Post Ipo Equity· $0.38M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Omkaram Nalamasu
CTO and Senior VP of Applied Materials; President of Applied Ventures
Tony Chiang, Ph.D
VP, CTO Applied AI
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