Finance Specialist(m/w/x)

# Finance Specialist (m/f/d) - semiconductor industry **Heimstetten,DEU** | **Full time** With a strong intension to strengthen our team, we are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical **Finance Specialist (m/f/d)** to join our finance team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in financial planning, CAPEX-investment analysis, and strategic decision support. This role demands strong financial modeling skills, business acumen, and the ability to work cross-functionally with teams across the organization. **Key Responsibilities:** **Planning & Budgeting:** * Support annual budgeting, long-term forecasting, and strategic business planning processes * Prepare materials for executive leadership **Financial Analysis & Modeling:** * Analyze business performance and provide insights on financial trends and KPIs * Conduct variance analysis to identify key drivers of financial performance * Conduct scenario analysis and modeling (e.g. headcount, spending) * Highlight risks and opportunities and provide recommendations for management decision-making **CAPEX-investment Support**: * Evaluate CAPEX investments and assist in business case development * Conduct capital reviews, and perform post-mortem analyses **Required qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred) * Minimum 3–5 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, or financial consulting * Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling. Experience with ERP and BI tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Power BI) is a plus * Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation techniques, and corporate finance principles * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. * High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines * Professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, or CMA * Familiarity with IFRS or US GAAP **Your benefits:** * An exciting, international, and dynamic environment, working in a high technology company with human touch * Extensive further education offers, individual training, learning & development opportunities, and cooperation with experienced employees * Company pension scheme with the possibility of top-up via salary conversion and disability insurance * Travel insurance, can also be used privately * Capital-forming benefits * 30 days of vacation * Bonus program * Membership in selected fitness studios * Free beverages, fresh seasonal fruits & vegetables * Employees can enjoy meals at a reduced cost through our cafeteria's subsidized pricing * Possibility to work remotely **Additional Information** **Time Type:** Full time **Employee Type:** Assignee / Regular **Travel:** Yes, 10% of the Time **Relocation Eligible:** No Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.