Controlling Master Data Central Governance Analyst

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Poland; On-site; PLN 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible working hours

Private health insurance

Wellness programs

Team-building activities

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking a Controlling Master Data Central Governance Analyst. In this role, you will support the governance, maintenance, and quality of financial data across the organization. Responsibilities include managing cost centers, profit centers, and ensuring data accuracy.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and has 2-3 years of experience in Finance/Controlling operations, preferably with SAP knowledge. This position offers flexible working hours and a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Finance/Controlling operations.
• Basic understanding of Cost Center & Profit Center Accounting.
• Strong English language skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance of cost centers and profit centers.
• Assist in maintaining validation rules and governance standards.
• Coordinate opening/closing of profit centers.

Skills

Finance

Accounting

SAP

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

SAP FICO

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS/Atotech

As a Controlling Master Data Central Governance Analyst at MKS/Atotech, you will be supporting the governance, maintenance, and quality of controlling‑related master data across the organization. The role ensures accuracy, consistency, and compliance of controlling master data (e.g., allocation cycles, cost centers, profit centers) to enable reliable financial reporting and controlling processes. In this role, you will report to the FP&A Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Support maintenance of cost centers, profit centers, functional areas, and secondary cost elements
• Assist in maintaining hierarchies and coordinating setup/changes with IT
• Support HFM mappings and exclusions
• Coordinate opening/closing of profit centers and updates with relevant teams
• Support maintenance and execution of PCA (assessment/distribution) cycles for P&L and OWC
• Assist in updating SKF drivers for PCA and COPA
• Help monitor and troubleshoot allocation issues
• Assist in maintaining validation rules (CC-G/L) and coordinate with IT
• Ensure compliance with governance standards and documentation
• Support review of CO reports (e.g., NOFA, COFA, KE80, KE30) and follow up on issues
• Support analysis and correction/reclassification of deviations
• Assist in COPA, PCA planning activities and provide support to stakeholders
• Support issue resolution and data‑related queries

Central Maintenance of Delegation of Authority (DoA)

• Introduce a verification step (with business partners) as part of the quarterly review of the accuracy of all country files. Control and monitoring must be built in, as this serves KOFAX and ARIBA.
• Carry out quarterly validation to review entities' files – perform detailed checks to confirm that approval limits, roles, and authority levels comply with global and regional policies.
• Share DLT DOA to DLT members for review/confirmation.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 2-3 years of experience in Finance / Controlling operations & exposure to the SAP environment in a manufacturing organization
• Basic understanding of Cost Center & Profit Center Accounting, Allocations (assessment/distribution cycles), month‑end closing in Controlling & CO‑FI integration basics
• Basic understanding of data quality, validation, and governance principles
• SAP knowledge (FICO – basic level required)
• Good Excel skills (formulas, pivots, data checks)
• Strong English language skills
• Soft skills – organized, communicative, and able to work effectively under deadlines

We Offer

• Competitive compensation – fair and transparent salary structure and annual bonus
• Flexibility & work‑life balance – flexible working hours (starting between 6 and 10) and a hybrid work setup (minimum 8 days per month in the office)
• Professional growth & development – internal training center and online language courses
• Inclusive & supportive culture – team that values diversity, collaboration, and open communication
• Health & well‑being – private health insurance, life insurance, Multisport card contribution, wellness programs, mental health support, weekly yoga sessions
• Extra perks & benefits – yearly vacation allowance, Christmas shopping cards, team‑building activities, annual company events
• Workspace & tools – brand‑new office with ergonomic workstations, modern tools, Chillout Room with board games, space to relax
• Recognition & rewards – anniversary bonus, outstanding referral program bonus

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.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.

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: [e-mail].