Senior Director of Finance - SPG M&A, Business Development & Strategy

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:
$184,000.00 - $253,000.00

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 Senior Director of Finance will serve as the embedded strategic finance leader within SPG (Semiconductor Products Group) Finance, acting as a trusted advisor to the business leaders. This role is responsible for financial modeling, valuation, and structuring of business development initiatives, partnerships, and M&A transactions. The role also plays a critical part in portfolio prioritization, capital allocation, and strategic decision-making, ensuring investments are evaluated through both financial and strategic lenses. This role reports to VP SPG Finance.

Semiconductor Products Group (SPG) develops industry‑leading equipment and technologies used to manufacture advanced semiconductor chips, enabling breakthroughs in AI, high‑performance computing, memory, and IoT.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & M&A Leadership

• 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.

• 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.