Financial Analyst

MKS Inc.; Rankweil; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MKS, based in Rankweil, Austria, is seeking a Financial Analyst to lead FP&A activities, deliver financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting to support strategic decisions. You will collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams globally to drive actionable insights and superior business performance, with strong emphasis on English communication across international partners.

The role reports to the Europe Lasers Controller and requires a robust background in finance,

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience in controlling, financial analysis, FP&A, or a related field, preferably in an international environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide clear insights.
• Good business acumen, communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and non-financial stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Aufgaben

• Support the month-end and quarter-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial data accuracy.
• Compare actual results to budget and forecast, investigate variances, and provide clear explanations.
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc financial analyses and reports to support business decision-making.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process and help maintain financial models and reporting tools.
• Monitor key financial and operational KPIs and contribute to clear, timely reporting for management.
• Collaborate with Cost Accounting and cross-functional teams such as Sales & Marketing, Operations, R&D, and HR to ensure accurate financial data, consistent assumptions.

Kenntnisse

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical reasoning

Problem solving

Effective communication

Multitasking in dynamic environments

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SAP

Oracle

Jobbeschreibung

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

We are looking for a Financial Analyst supporting our Lasers business unit headquartered in Rankweil, Austria with presence in other worldwide sites. In this role, you will lead key FP&A activities, including financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting, to support strategic decision-making and operational performance. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams across the globe to deliver actionable insights that enhance business outcomes. The ideal candidate brings high potential in financial planning and analysis, operations finance, and business strategy, with an ability to influence stakeholders and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Because significant collaboration will be with teams based in the United States, fluency in English—both written and verbal is essential. This role will report to the Europe Lasers Controller.

General position Functions :

Assuming that Leading budgeting, Investment Evaluations, Pricing Strategies und Cost-Benefit-Analysis are for more experienced Controller/FP&A Manager. Cross functional more detailed ....

Skills, Qualities, Functional Expertise

The same with strategic insights, advanced financial modeling or senior leadership I see that as development step.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Support the month-end and quarter-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial data accuracy.
• Compare actual results to budget and forecast, investigate variances, and provide clear explanations.
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc financial analyses and reports to support business decision-making.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process and help maintain financial models and reporting tools.
• Monitor key financial and operational KPIs and contribute to clear, timely reporting for management
• Collaborate with Cost Accounting and cross-functional teams such as Sales & Marketing, Operations, R&D, and HR to ensure accurate financial data, consistent assumptions,

and relevant financial information for internal stakeholders.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in controlling, financial analysis, FP&A, or a related field, preferably in an international environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide clear insights.
• Good proficiency in Excel; experience with financial modeling, Power BI, or similar tools is a plus.
• Experience with ERP and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
• Good business acumen, communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and non-financial stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.