Financial Analyst

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
We are looking for a Financial Analyst supporting our Lasers business unit headquartered in Rankweil, Austria with presence in other worldwide sites. In this role, you will lead key FP&A activities, including financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting, to support strategic decision-making and operational performance. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams across the globe to deliver actionable insights that enhance business outcomes. The ideal candidate brings high potential in financial planning and analysis, operations finance, and business strategy, with an ability to influence stakeholders and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Because significant collaboration will be with teams based in the United States, fluency in English—both written and verbal—is essential. This role will report to the Europe Lasers Controller.

General position Functions : Assuming that Leading budgeting, Investment Evaluations, Pricing Strategies und Cost-Benefit-Analysis are for more experienced Controller/FP&A Manager. Cross functional more detailed ....

Skills, Qualities, Functional Expertise: The same with strategic insights, advanced financial modeling or senior leadership I see that as development step. 

You Will Make an Impact By:

·  Support the month-end and quarter-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial data accuracy.

·  Compare actual results to budget and forecast, investigate variances, and provide clear explanations.

·  Prepare regular and ad-hoc financial analyses and reports to support business decision-making.

·  Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process and help maintain financial models and reporting tools.

·  Monitor key financial and operational KPIs and contribute to clear, timely reporting for management

·  Collaborate with Cost Accounting and cross-functional teams such as Sales & Marketing, Operations, R&D, and HR to ensure accurate financial data, consistent assumptions,

    and relevant financial information for internal stakeholders.

Skills You Bring:

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

·  3+ years of experience in controlling, financial analysis, FP&A, or a related field, preferably in an international environment.

·  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide clear insights.

·  Good proficiency in Excel; experience with financial modeling, Power BI, or similar tools is a plus.

·  Experience with ERP and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.

·  Good business acumen, communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and non-financial stakeholders.

·  Self-motivated, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

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MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies.  MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

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