Director of Finance - Corporate Planning
Applied Materials
Santa Clara, CA · $172k–$237k a year · Posted November 5, 2026
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About the job
...growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. About the Role:We are seeking a Director of Finance within Corporate FP&A to provide enterprise leadership across the company’s financial planning, forecasting, and reporting...