OpEx Financial Analyst

Company Overview
KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world's leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow's electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division
KLA is well known for its high-performing business model which routinely produces significant profit margins and revenue. Key to supporting KLA business is the finance team that partners with corporate and global business organizations to provide expertise and guidance for developing and executing sound business models and practices. The Finance organization consists of operations and corporate finance teams. The operations finance team influences business decisions by gathering the best available operations information, distilling it and making recommendations to our management team on the best course of action. The corporate team provides a broad range of services, such as financial planning, corporate accounting, tax, industry analysis and benchmarking, internal audits, SEC reporting and merger and acquisition support.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

• Supporting in planning, forecasting and analyzing :$150M Operating Cost by understanding the spending profile (Headcount, T&E, Project Materials, Depreciation, Allocations, etc)
• Responsible for managing and tracking :600HC worldwide, including weekly reconciliations, updating forecast
• Partner with Division GMs and their staff (R&D, Marketing, Operations, etc.) to provide accurate finance input & support for yearly/monthly forecasts, strategic plans, and ad-hoc analysis
• Support process improvements to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Support Corporate Finance and Accounting in the monthly close process to ensure proper accounting treatment of transactions and thorough financial reporting and analysis.
• Support with product phase exit financials preparation by maintaining ROI models on multiple products with different scenarios
• Perform ad hoc analysis - analyze data from different perspectives to help support business decisions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics with 2-3 years of relevant experience (with emphasis on forecasting and financial analysis in a manufacturing environment)
• Openness to learning and looking for ways to improve
• Result-driven, self-motivated, fast learner with excellent eye for detail and ability to work independently and proactively
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, meet deadlines, perform under time pressure
• Attention to details & quality of work, motivated to learn
• Comfortable with reaching out to others and working with different levels and parts of an organization
• Fluent in English – verbal and written
• Proficient in SAP/TM1 or similar systems and strong MS Excel and PowerPoint skills - advantage

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.
KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
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