Sr. Staff Financial Analyst

Base Pay Range: $118,100.00 - $200,800.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits identified below. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits identified below. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed above reflects the minimum and maximum pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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

Financial Analyst will be supporting the Division's research and development teams to plan, track, and analyze budgets. This position will have exposure to a highly efficient team members with industry + technical expertise that is valuable to build knowledge and grow at KLA.

• Analyze project development costs
• Monitor expense trend and provide insights to the engineering team and management
• Update quarterly cost and headcount allocations to engineering programs
• Maintain program spending tracker and support with landmark presentations to business leaders
• Assist with ad hoc requests for financial modeling, scenario analysis and simulations.
• Provide support to engineering teams to develop and consolidate annual spending budget
• Prepare monthly financial forecast for head count expense and project material spend
• Prepare quarterly close journals and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Prepare financial summary of project development costs
• Coordinate & consolidate monthly reporting package
• Own fixed asset approval process and depreciation forecast for R&D team

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years
• Relevant experience in finance and accounting functions
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Working knowledge of financial planning systems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a time sensitive environment
• Comfortable in ambiguous environment, comfortable approaching and communicating with different levels of the organization.
• Independent and critical thinker, fast learner and excellent eye for detail
• Understanding of P&L and Balance sheet accounts

The company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including but not limited to the fol