Financial Analyst – Israel Operations

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/Preferred Qualifications

Support Israel Ops & Finance with the following responsibilities:

• Drive Gross Margin Improvement Initiatives in Operations. Engage with and collaborate cross functionally with Engineering, Operations, Service and division finance for target setting and reporting of results.
• Collaborate with Operations on Inventory Planning, Headcount Planning, managing of Operational expense drivers.
• Continuous improvement mindset, partnering with different areas of the organization, identifying gaps, cost savings and productivity.
• Semi-annual standard cost change process of costing parts, manufacturing overhead and simulations in SAP system.
• Financial analysis of monthly actual results with comparisons to the forecast and engaging with Operations to maximize efficiencies and address issues.
• Ability to provide insightful data driven analytics, analyzing multiple large data sources with accuracy and proficiency
• Periodic forecasting covering manufacturing and operations expenses, product costs, other COGS as well as production inventory.
• 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.
• Partnering and aligning with Ops Finance Peers in various regions and Global Operations
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Economics with minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience (with emphasis on cost accounting, forecasting and financial analysis in a manufacturing environment)
• Proficient in SAP and strong MS Excel skills
• Knowledgeable in BI systems, preferably Power BI
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a time sensitive environment
• Comfortable in ambiguous environment, comfortable approaching and communicating with different levels of the organization.
• Experience in Hi-Tech companies
• Independent and critical thinker, fast learner and excellent eye for detail
• Fluent in English – verbal and written
  
  

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

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