FP&A Manager (Hybrid)

Mks Instruments - Andover, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Andover, MA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager at MKS will play a crucial role in driving impactful business decisions through financial analysis and collaboration with various teams. This hybrid position requires close interaction with finance, accounting, and operational leaders to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for the organization. The manager will contribute to the analytical process, advise on key financial drivers, and support the forecasting and planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the analytical process to drive impactful business decisions based on key performance indicators
• Partner with cross-functional business teams at various sites to manage functional spending reviews and profit and cash recovery initiatives
• Advise management on key financial drivers including bookings, revenue, operational drivers, expense management, and profit and cash recovery opportunities
• Help implement pacing mechanisms with functional leaders for revenues, margins, inventory, capital expenditures, and headcounts
• Key involvement in the plan of record (POR) and forecasting process
• Provide business intelligence on business unit performance, opportunities, and challenges
• Contribute to deep dives and complex analysis to understand variances to budget, prior quarters, and prior years
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of reporting
• Perform or lead special projects and ad-hoc financial reporting as required
• Establish credibility and act as a trusted business partner for functional leads

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA and/or CPA is a plus
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a finance role with hands-on experience in providing financial analysis
• Systems experience including SAP/Oracle, Hyperion, HFM, MS Excel; data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) are a plus
• Ability to work effectively with global and remote teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop high levels of credibility and forge solid professional relationships
• Previous experience developing and implementing reporting processes preferred
• Self-motivated with a bias for action
• Desire to formulate and drive process improvements
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines
• High level of flexibility and strong work ethic

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a matrix organization and/or corporate environment
• Familiarity with financial reporting processes
• Experience in driving process improvements