Business Unit Controller

MKS Instruments • Milpitas, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

A Day in Your Life at MKS: We are seeking an exceptional candidate to join our senior leadership team as Business Unit Controller for our Lasers business unit. This high-profile role will partner closely with executives to drive strategic financial and business initiatives. Working with the global Finance team, you will manage all aspects of financial close and forecasting processes.. Your role will be to closely partner with the General Manager to provide critical support for the business decision supporting the strategy and growth targets

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably in photonics or semiconductor industries with experience to work across different countries.
• Proven ability to deliver in a fast-paced, high-growth, and evolving environment.
• Demonstrated success in a collaborative, matrixed organization with measurable business impact.
• Lead a Finance team across several countries
• Experience with SAP and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and drive strategic decisions.
• Proactive and results-driven mindset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth and improve profitability of the Business Unit in close collaboration with the General Manager.
• Lead all forecasting and analysis activities, including: Annual Plan of Record, Quarterly and Monthly Business Reviews, Strategic Planning process.
• Optimize finance processes and structure using the ESSA framework (Eliminate, Simplify, Standardize, Automate).
• Develop, analyze, and interpret financial data to evaluate operating results against budget and profitability metrics.
• Provide analytical insights, assess risks, and guide senior leadership in strategic decision-making.
• Contribute creative insights to key business processes, including Product Line Profitability, Low Margin Reviews, Large Customer Deal Reviews, cost management
• Support the Product Management team to make business decisions related to Product Life Cycle
• Lead and develop a high-performing global finance team across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
• Collaborate with Corporate Finance on various projects as needed.

Benefits

• MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive