IT Service Finance Solutions Analyst

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips - the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world - like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary:
$140,500.00 - $193,000.00

Location:
Santa Clara,CA

You'll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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The IT Service Finance Solutions Analyst is a vital role within the GIS DSI organization, focusing on supporting and optimizing finance systems across Service Finance domains. You will play a hands-on part in both daily operations and strategic initiatives, including SAP ERP integration and finance system enhancements. This role covers the full project lifecycle-from assessment and design to training and implementation-ensuring robust financial processes for service contracts, Installation & Warranty, Service Orders, and Repair Orders.

As a key liaison, you'll collaborate with project teams, business stakeholders, and cross-functional IT groups to develop and refine business processes. You'll also partner closely with Sales, Operations, and the Integration Project Management Office to drive finance system improvements and support ERP migration and transformation projects. Success requires strong communication skills, a deep understanding of system integration, and proven SAP expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Support SAP ERP integration for strategic projects across the full project lifecycle: Assessment, Design, Build, Testing, Training, and Implementation within the Service Finance domain
• Serve as the primary Service Finance support for financial processes related to Service Management businesses within a manufacturing environment, including:

• Service contract-based business
• Installation & Warranty (I&W) support
• Service Order
• Repair Order

• Strong experience with SAP ERP (ECC) and/or SAP S/4HANA preferred
• Knowledge of Service Finance, Installation and Warranty, and end‑to‑end financial processes
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft 365 suite-including Excel for data analysis, reconciliations, and validation-as well as Word, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, Teams, and Copilot.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including root‑cause analysis
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide concise status updates
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support concurrent projects
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders

• Demonstrated experience supporting finance system implementations or integration projects
• Knowledge of Project System (PS) Finance integration
• Expertise in SAP Controlling (CO) and Revenue Recognition processes
• Exposure to SAP CRM / CRM Service, SAP C4C, CPQ, SAP S/4HANA

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, finance, accounting or a related field
• 6-8 years of experience in financial systems or related finance or accounting roles
• Over 5 years project management experience and PMP certification preferred