Sr. Financial Analyst

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in performance incentive

Medical benefits

401(K) including company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits including EAP

Paid time off

Paid company holidays

Family care and bonding leave

Job summary

KLA in Milpitas, CA, is seeking a Financial Analyst to support GSS SRAM headcount planning, HC reconciliation, and dashboard development for GSS within the Service Organization. This role focuses on forecasting, cost reporting, and providing strategic financial insights to business leaders.

Responsibilities include building dashboards with AI tools and Power BI, preparing monthly metrics, leading budget cycles, and ensuring data accuracy in OneStream and related systems.

Qualifications

• Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

Responsibilities

• Support SRAM headcount planning for GSS, including revenue analysis
• Create and maintain dashboards using AI tools and Power BI
• Perform ad‑hoc analysis and generate pro‑forma P&Ls
• Prepare monthly/quarterly metrics packages and variance analysis for PSO
• Lead monthly forecasting and Annual Budget Plan
• Forecast headcount and discretionary spend based on business inputs and validate underlying assumptions

Skills

Financial analysis

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools / Copilot

Education

Doctorate (Academic) Degree

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

OneStream

TM1

Job description

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice‑controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem‑solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

KLA is well known for its high-performing business model which routinely produces significant profit margins and revenue. Key to supporting KLA business is the finance team that partners with corporate and global business organizations to provide expertise and guidance for developing and executing sound business models and practices. The Finance organization consists of operations and corporate finance teams. The operations finance team influences business decisions by gathering the best available operations information, distilling it and making recommendations to our management team on the best course of action. The corporate team provides a broad range of services, such as financial planning, corporate accounting, tax, industry analysis and benchmarking, internal audits, SEC reporting and merger and acquisition support.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

The Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting GSS SRAM headcount (HC) process, HC reconciliation, and dashboard development for GSS. Additional responsibilities include maintaining and improving financial models, as well as ensuring accurate and timely reporting and forecasting of costs related to the Product Support Organization (PSO) within the Service Org. This role supports the Service Finance Manager in planning, forecasting, and P&L reporting, and provides strategic finance partnership to business leaders and their teams.

• Support SRAM headcount planning for GSS, including revenue analysis, headcount tracking, and coordination with regions and HQ
• Create and maintain dashboards using AI tools and Power BI to enhance visibility and drive process improvement
• Perform ad‑hoc analysis and generate pro‑forma P&Ls
• Prepare monthly/quarterly metrics packages and variance analysis for PSO
• Lead monthly forecasting and Annual Budget Plan
• Forecast headcount and discretionary spend based on business inputs and validate underlying assumptions
• Develop tools to identify risks and opportunities in the forecast, and monitor/report actual results against plan and forecast
• Input all forecast and planning work into OneStream financial reporting system and maintain data accuracy in both OneStream and offline working files.
• Investigate and resolve spend and headcount discrepancies to ensure accurate charges and records
• Handle quarter‑end close and meet corporate financial reporting requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong financial analytical and modeling skills Experience with Copilot and AI tools, dashboarding tools (e.g., Power BI) and data visualization preferred
• Proficient in financial reporting systems (SAP, OneStream, TM1, etc.) and strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to meet goals, work in a fast‑paced environment, and manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work
• Ability to build relationships and solve problems independently and proactively

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

Base Pay Range: $100,500.00 - $170,900.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

Benefits

• Participation in performance incentive programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life benefits
• Other voluntary benefits
• 401(K) including company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Student debt assistance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Development and career growth opportunities and programs
• Financial planning benefits
• Wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• Paid company holidays
• Family care and bonding leave

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us at [e-mail] or at [phone] to request accommodation.