Manager

MKS Instruments, Inc.
Franklin, MA

A Day in Your Life at MKS
As a FP&A Manager for Operations supporting the Photonics Solutions Division, you will partner with Global Operations and Business Unit teams to help drive the planning and forward-looking analysis of the division's gross margin performance. In this role, you will report to the Director of Finance, PSD Global Operations.



You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Drive the analytical process for impactful business decisions based on key performance indicators
  • Lead quarterly/ monthly business review (MBR/QBR) financial analysis and commentary
  • Lead the plan of record (POR), quarterly forecasting, and weekly outlook process
  • Drive continuous improvement and standardization of financial analysis across entities
  • Partner with cross-functional business teams globally to manage functional spending reviews and profit and cash recovery initiatives
  • Advise management on key financial drivers including, but not limited to revenue, operational drivers, expense management, operational headcount efficiency metrics, investment analysis, and profit and cash recovery opportunities.
  • Help to implement pacing mechanisms with functional leaders for revenues, margins, inventory, capital expenditures and headcounts within a mixed system landscape
  • Provide business intelligence on factory performance, opportunities and challenges
  • Contribute to deep dives and complex analysis to understand variances to budget, prior quarters and prior years (bridges)
  • Perform or lead special projects and ad-hoc financial reporting as required
  • Establish credibility and act as a trusted business partner for Operations leadership
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal travel to other PSD sites may be required.

Skills You Bring:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting. MBA and/or CPA/CMA a plus.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in a finance role with hands-on experience in providing financial analysis to drive key business decisions within the context of a matrix organization and/or corporate environment
  • Systems experience, including, but not limited to: SAP/Oracle, Hyperion, HFM, MS Excel. Data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interpret and summarize financial analysis results in a clear, concise, accurate manner
  • Ability to work effectively with global and remote team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interpret and summarize financial analysis results in a clear, concise, accurate manner


Preferred Skills:

  • Previous experience developing and implementing reporting processes preferred
  • Desire to formulate and drive process improvements, with confidence to challenge the status quo
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines


Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

  • Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
  • Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
  • Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
  • Must be able to exchange accurate information
  • The ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
  • Operates in a professional office environment
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
  • Noise level in the work environment is usually average

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Salary Pay Range: $155k-$165k per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.

  • Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

  • 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 [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.

This position is HYBRID from specific locations ; Andover MA, Franklin MA, Rochester NY, Irvine CA, Milpitas CA, or Beaverton OR. Candidates must reside within commutable distance to these locations. If you do not currently reside within commutable distance to one of these locations, please note that this is a formal eligibility requirement for the role.

Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

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.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: [email protected] .

If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role

Posted 2025-10-30

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