Controlling Master Data Central Governance Analyst

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Poznań; On-site; PLN 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Multisport card contribution

Wellness programs

Weekly yoga sessions

Yearly vacation allowance

Christmas shopping cards

Team-building activities

Anniversary bonus

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. is hiring a Controlling Master Data Central Governance Analyst in Poznań, Poland. In this role, you will be responsible for the governance and quality of controlling master data across the organization, ensuring compliance and supporting accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have 2–3 years of experience in finance within a manufacturing setup. MKS offers a flexible hybrid work environment, competitive compensation, and various health and well-being benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in finance/controlling operations.
• Exposure to SAP in a manufacturing organization.
• Basic understanding of cost and profit center accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support governance and maintenance of master data.
• Handle HFM mappings and exclusions.
• Monitor and troubleshoot allocation issues.
• Assist in COPA and PCA planning activities.

Skills

Finance

Excel

Data Quality

Communication

SAP FICO

Organizational Skills

Basic Accounting Knowledge

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS/Atotech: As a Controlling Master Data Central Governance Analyst you will support 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

• Central governance of master data and support maintenance of cost centers, profit centers, functional areas, and secondary cost elements.
• Assist in maintaining hierarchies and coordinating setup or changes with IT support.
• Handle 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 for KOFAX and ARIBA.
• Carry out quarterly validation of entity files—perform detailed checks to confirm that approval limits, roles, and authority levels comply with global and regional policies.
• Share DLT DoA with 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 with exposure to the SAP environment in a manufacturing organization.
• Basic understanding of cost center and profit center accounting, allocations (assessment/distribution cycles), month‑end closing in controlling, and 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.
• Organized, communicative, and able to work effectively under deadlines.

We Offer

• Competitive Compensation – fair and transparent salary structure and an 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 – a team that values diversity, collaboration, and open communication.
• Health & Well‑being – private health insurance, life insurance, multisport card contribution, wellness programs, mental health support, and weekly yoga sessions.
• Extra Perks & Benefits – yearly vacation allowance, Christmas shopping cards, team‑building activities, and annual company events.
• Workspace & Tools – brand‑new office with ergonomic workstations, modern tools, a chill‑out room with board games, and space to relax.
• Recognition & Rewards – anniversary bonus and an outstanding referral program bonus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. 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].