M&A Finance Analyst

2 days ago

Santa Clara CA United States Applied Materials, Inc. Full time

Job Description

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest, and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team.

Applied Materials' Corporate Controller's team is looking for an experienced professional for the position of Finance Analyst IV, Mergers & Acquisitions. This role will report to the Finance Senior Director of Mergers & Acquisitions, Investments and Revenue, and will be responsible for participating in financial due diligence, deal negotiation, and integration/separation activities for acquisitions/joint ventures/divestitures, including liaising with Corporate and Business Unit functions, accounting for transactions properly, and preparing related technical memos, financial statement preparation, and related audit coordination. Your primary responsibility will be to support the M&A team including providing expert-level accounting consultations and financial analysis support to M&A, Business Units, and Corporate functions regarding acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, and minority investment accounting.

Our ideal candidate is a top performer who can manage multiple projects on a real-time basis and has demonstrated the ability to identify and resolve deal and integration challenges. Experience working in a matrix organization is a plus, and strong customer relationship skills are required. This role provides excellent exposure to understand our company's business models, finance, and accounting processes throughout the acquisition, divestiture, and investment processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and participate in the financial due diligence process for both buy-side and sell-side transactions.
  • Review deal-related documents and assist in deal negotiations.
  • Manage valuation service providers/liaison with external consultants, such as financial and accounting professionals.
  • Provide technical accounting advice for the company by researching, resolving, and documenting accounting issues related to acquisitions, divestitures, minority investments, joint ventures, or other transactions.
  • Understand and propose any adjustments to the balance sheet and income statement impacting changes resulting from compliance with company policies and US GAAP.
  • Assist with SEC & acquisition-related filings including pro forma financial statements.
  • Develop Finance integration plans, including timelines to record opening balance sheets for acquisitions.
  • Oversee the preparation and recording of opening balance sheets or carve-out financial statements/disposals.
  • Collaborate with Business Units, Regional Finance, and Corporate Accounting to map the opening balance sheet and income statement in SAP.
  • Assist BUs in understanding acquisition-related accounting and costs to include in their forecast.
  • Develop valuation recommendations using the most up-to-date valuation methodologies and accounting guidance.
  • Work with the M&A team to drive and support process improvement projects for valuation and accounting-related processes.
  • Assess the impact of new and proposed M&A or equity investment accounting pronouncements and standards to ensure compliance with SEC and US GAAP reporting requirements.

Job Specific Knowledge

  • M&A related experience.
  • Strong US GAAP and relevant technical accounting knowledge (e.g., revenue recognition, inventory reserves, investments, joint ventures, consolidation, purchase accounting).
  • Experience auditing and/or working in the high-tech industry/manufacturing.
  • Experience in leading cross-functional teams.
  • Solid understanding of valuation techniques related to target companies, intangible and tangible assets, and employee-related liabilities.

Education & Qualifications

  • Minimum: BS in Finance, Business, or other related fields, and 8-10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 5+ years M&A and purchase accounting experience.
  • CPA certification.
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical ability.
  • Excellent oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven track record of working with cross-functional business leaders to achieve challenging objectives.
  • Ability to quickly establish rapport and gain the trust of project stakeholders.
  • Ability to act as financial advisor to various stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently in ambiguous situations and take the necessary steps to validate assumptions.
  • Excels at working as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues.

Company Facts:

  • Ticker: Nasdaq: AMAT
  • Fiscal 2023 Revenue: $26.5 billion
  • Fiscal 2023 R&D: $3.1 billion
  • Founded: November 10, 1967
  • Global Presence: 150 cities in 24 countries
  • Patents: ~19,600 issued
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