FP&A Analyst - MBA Graduate (Santa Clara, CA)

About the role

Applied Materials' Finance Department is recruiting MBA students for full-time positions in its Santa Clara, CA offices. The role sits in the Operations Finance FP&A organization and supports the major product segments, delivering financial analytics and investment decision support. It focuses on spend, productivity metrics and efficiency, and on summarizing market trends, competitors and business unit financials for executives.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze and develop content for the CFO, segment CFOs, product groups, investor relations and treasury, and present it to executive management
• Perform spend analytics that consider business decisions and actionable insights
• Run regular predictive financial modeling, monitor outcomes and revise quickly
• Turn financial results into insights and recommendations for executives
• Update content for investor relations events and board meetings
• Provide financial modeling, analysis and valuation support for acquisitions and projects
• Set up reporting of key financial metrics and partner with IT to implement reporting systems and processes
• Act as a finance business partner and subject matter expert across the business

Required profile

• MBA degree with planned graduation in May/June 2027
• 4-7 years of prior work experience in Finance or Accounting preferred
• Strong communication and influence skills, attention to detail and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work with minimal guidance in a fast-paced, global environment

Required skills

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Practical experience using AI and data analytics to improve financial processes

What we offer

• Salary of $133,500 to $183,500, depending on location, hire grade, knowledge, skills and experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, with possible bonus and stock award program
• Relocation eligibility