Finance Operational Controller

Keysight Technologies; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) Plan

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Santa Rosa, CA, seeks a Finance Operational Controller to act as a trusted partner to senior leadership, guiding financial planning, cost management, and strategic investments across global manufacturing operations.

The role combines strategic financial leadership with manufacturing finance, spanning budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and governance to enable informed decisions and continuous improvement. Strong collaboration and AI-enabled tooling experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in finance or related field.
• 10–12+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, operational controlling, or related discipline.
• Subject-matter expertise in FP&A, forecasting, performance management, cost management, and strategic decision support.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, R&D, or cost-based global operations is preferred.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and translate strategies into actionable financial plans.

Responsibilities

• Serve as financial controller and strategic business partner for TOF Technology Centers, manufacturing ops, and services.
• Lead annual planning and forecasting for operating costs, headcount, and capital expenditures.
• Deliver timely monthly and quarterly financial reporting, analysis, and insights to senior leadership.
• Monitor performance vs plans, identify risks/opportunities, and propose corrective actions.
• Influence decisions through financial analysis, scenario modeling, and data-driven recommendations.
• Translate complex financial data into practical insights for prioritization and resource allocation.
• Maintain strong controls, compliance, and governance supporting operational excellence.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and talent development within the finance team.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Performance management

Cost management

Strategic decision support

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Global/matrix influence

Education

Finance degree

Accounting degree

Business Administration

Economics

Job description

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Join Keysight as a Finance Operational Controller and help guide the investments behind the technologies that power our next generation of products. Based in Santa Rosa, you will serve as a trusted finance partner to senior leadership for a global technology and manufacturing organization encompassing approximately 1,000 employees and $170 million in annual operating costs. This highly visible role offers a unique opportunity to combine strategic financial leadership, manufacturing finance, and global collaboration while supporting the journey from innovative chip and circuit designs through early manufacturing and product introduction.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the financial controller and strategic business partner for Keysight's Technology Order Fulfillment (TOF) Technology Centers, manufacturing operations, and technical services. Provide financial leadership that enables sound operational decisions, effective cost management, and the achievement of business commitments across a global organization.
• Partner with TOF leadership, manufacturing teams, CSG controllers, shared-services organizations, and other key stakeholders to align financial priorities, manage commitments, and provide visibility into Technology Center spending and performance.
• Lead the annual planning and forecasting processes for operating costs, headcount, workforce requirements, and capital expenditures.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and meaningful monthly and quarterly financial reporting, analysis, and business insights to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Monitor performance against plans and forecasts, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Influence operational and investment decisions through financial analysis, scenario modeling, performance evaluation, and clear, data-driven recommendations.
• Translate complex financial and operational information into practical insights that help leaders evaluate priorities, allocate resources, and achieve business objectives.
• Maintain strong financial controls, compliance standards, and governance processes that support operational excellence and effective risk management.
• Serve as the program lead for key finance and operational initiatives, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, priorities, milestones, and deliverables.
• Provide leadership and support talent development across the finance team, promoting collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, and business intelligence through automation, innovative technologies, and AI-enabled tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Typically, 10-12+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, financial planning and analysis, operational controlling, or a related discipline.
• Recognized subject-matter expertise in financial planning, forecasting, performance management, cost management, and strategic decision support, with a demonstrated ability to influence outcomes at the group or business-organization level.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, R&D, technical operations, or another complex, cost-based global organization is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success serving as a trusted financial advisor to senior business leaders and translating broad business strategies into structured financial plans, insights, and actionable recommendations.
• Proven ability to lead global, high-impact, or long-range finance, business-process, or transformation initiatives across functions and geographic regions.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate large and complex datasets, identify underlying business drivers, and develop recommendations in situations involving ambiguity or competing priorities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the executive presence and credibility to influence senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, build alignment across a matrixed organization, and support the growth and development of others.
• Continuous-improvement mindset with experience enhancing financial processes, reporting, and business intelligence; exposure to automation, advanced analytics, or AI-enabled tools is preferred.

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Pay Transparency

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education, and skills. Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

California Pay Range: Minimum $145,970 - Maximum $243,280

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• Restricted Stock Units