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
Major Responsibilities include:
- Lead the operations FP&A finance organization and activity in Weilburg
- Provide guidance and leadership on the operations finance roles such as FP&A, Gross margin, Std costing, periodic close and reporting and other ad hoc requests
- Collaborate with Operations leadership team to provide needed support and consultation
- Continuous improvement mindset, partnering with different areas of the organization, identifying gaps, cost savings and productivity.
- Ensure that finance policies and proper accounting rules are being followed consistently and SOX-compliant in all areas of responsibility.
- Assist in all other ad hoc requests which require financial modeling, scenario analysis and simulations.
Important Skills:
- Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities effectively in order to meet deadlines incl. high commitment to keep deadlines
- Excellent team leading and teamwork capability with ability to work with cross-functional teams
- Comfortable in ambiguous environment, comfortable approaching and communicating with different levels of the organization
- Open and effective communication and presentation skills
- Independent and critical thinker, fast learner and excellent eye for detail
- Ability to handle multiple things in parallel
- Fluent German and English in speaking and writing
- Proactive, Flexible and highly motivated
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 6-8 years’ FP&A working experience in an international company, ideally in the semiconductor industry
- Minimum 3 years existing managerial experience of financial teams
- University degree, ideally master’s degree in Finance or another relevant field
- Fulltime required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong SAP skills
- Strong MS Office skills especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledgeable in BI systems, preferably in Power BI
What we offer:
- Permanent full-time employment
- Performance-based, attractive pay
- Variable compensation components, e.g. participation in company stock purchase plan
- Outstanding social benefits
- Hybrid working model (3 days office/ 2 days remote work possible)
- Extensive initial and needs-oriented training
- Challenging and varied responsibilities in a highly motivated and qualified team
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
What We Do
KLA develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.
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