The Imaging and Process Control (IPC) Group at Applied Materials develops, manufactures and markets advanced inspection and digital lithography products powered by deep learning and computer vision. We are seeking a dynamic, analytically driven Finance Senior Manager to lead finance for the Digital Lithography Technology (DLT) business unit and consolidate FP&A across the IPC North America BUs. This individual will own the DLT P&L and partner with DLT leadership and the BU CFO on strategy, financial modeling, and external partner negotiations. Full-time, onsite in Santa Clara, CA. Key Responsibilities A hands-on leadership role for a senior finance professional who partners with cross-functional teams to build scalable finance infrastructure in a fast-moving, engineering-driven manufacturing environment. DLT Finance
- Own the DLT P&L and balance sheet review; act as day-to-day finance partner to DLT leadership, supporting all financial matters in alignment with BU CFO direction
- Support the BU CFO on external partner engagement — driving joint financial modeling, financial communications, and commercial negotiations
- Drive finance operating rhythm and lead FP&A activities including forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis
- Drive product gross margin analysis and inform pricing and profitability decisions with the BU CFO, Sales Operations, and Product Management
- Manage Inventory, OpEx and CapEx spend
- Partner across the extended finance organization — OpEx COE, Segment FP&A, ORCA, regional finance, and corporate finance
- Support the implementation and management of systems and processes for transaction support, cost tracking, and accurate financial reporting
- Lead and mentor COE team members and foster a culture of learning and excellence
IPC SCLA FP&A
IPC - SCLA
business units, partnering with Segment/Corporate FP&A and BU finance leads to ensure consistency at the IPC NA level Key Qualifications
- 8+ years of progressive finance experience
- Proactive, curious, and passionate about learning and growth
- Startup mentality — business-savvy, hands-on operator who is willing to roll up sleeves, navigate ambiguity, and build structure where none exists
- Fluent with AI-enabled tools to streamline processes and improve accuracy
- Manufacturing or operational finance experience strongly preferred
- Exceptional financial modeling skills — proven ability to build complex, decision-grade models for scenario planning, partnership economics, and long-range forecasting
- Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing capabilities
- Proficiency using ERP systems (SAP, Blackline) and BI Tools (Power BI, Tableau) is preferred.
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Master's Degree ### Skills ###
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Years of Experience:
10 - 15 Years ###
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Shift:
10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America) ### ###
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Relocation Eligible:
Yes ###
Referral Payment Plan:
Employee Referral (Standard) U.S.
Salary Range:
$154,000.00 - $212,000.00 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 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.