Finance Analyst – Business Process & Financial Operations

Keysight Technologies, Inc.•Santa Rosa, CA

19h

About The Position

It’s an exciting time to join Keysight’s largest business segment, the Communications Solutions Group (CSG). We are seeking a highly motivated Finance Analyst – Business Process & Financial Operations (HFM CoE) to support a dynamic R&D and business environment. This role reports to the CSG Finance leadership and partners closely with Finance, HR, Procurement, and Engineering teams to drive financial planning, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related quantitative field
5–8 years of experience in financial planning, business operations, or related roles
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
Ability to analyze large datasets and synthesize insights into actionable recommendations
Advanced Excel skills; experience with enterprise systems (e.g., Oracle, OneStream, BI tools)
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex financial data
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence cross-functional teams
Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent experience preferred
Continuous improvement mindset with exposure to automation or AI tools preferred

Responsibilities

Support month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes
Perform financial consolidation and analysis across CSG groups, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial policies and controls
Deliver variance analysis and proactively identify risks and opportunities
Provide clear, concise financial insights and recommendations to support leadership decision-making
Develop and maintain headcount and workforce forecasts in partnership with HR and business leaders
Track workforce movements, organizational changes, and cost impacts
Provide visibility into capacity planning and resource allocation
Support capital planning cycles, including submissions, approvals, tracking, and reporting
Perform financial analysis on R&D and investment projects (e.g., ROI, NPV, gross margin)
Partner with project teams to monitor spend, allocations, and financial performance
Develop, maintain, and enhance financial reports, dashboards, and decision-support tools
Improve data visibility and accessibility for stakeholders
Maintain deal and go-to-market tools that support business initiatives
Identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements across financial operations
Support implementation of new tools, workflows, and standardized processes
Provide consulting support to business teams on process and operational improvements
Apply advanced data analysis techniques to support forecasting and reporting
Leverage BI tools and explore AI/automation solutions to improve efficiency and insights
Support adoption of new technologies and continuous improvement initiatives
Partner with Finance, HR, Procurement, Engineering, and product teams
Ensure alignment on assumptions, forecasts, and reporting across stakeholders
Communicate insights effectively to influence business outcomes
Support onboarding and training on financial systems, tools, and processes
Maintain documentation and promote best practices across the organization