About this Controlling Master Data Central Governance Analyst role at MKS Instruments
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:
Central governance of Master Data
- 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
- Troubleshoot on allocation issues
- 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 queried
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. The 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. Enjoy a fair and transparent salary structure and an annual bonus. We will share all the details with you before the first interview.
- Flexibility & Work-Life Balance. Benefit from flexible working hours (starting between 6 and 10) and a hybrid work setup (minimum 8 days per month in the office).
- Professional Growth & Development. Take your career to the next level with our Internal Training Center and online Language Courses in the office.
- Inclusive & Supportive Culture. Join a team that values diversity, collaboration, and open communication. We foster an environment where your ideas matter.
- Health & Well-being. We care about your health! Access private health insurance, life insurance, Multisport Card contribution, wellness programs, mental health support, and weekly yoga sessions.
- Extra Perks & Benefits. Enjoy a yearly vacation allowance, Christmas shopping cards, team-building activities, and annual company events.
- Workspace & Tools. Work in a brand‑new office equipped with everything you need: ergonomic workstations, modern tools, a Chillout Room with board games, and space to relax.
- Recognition & Rewards. Your efforts won’t go unnoticed. We offer an anniversary bonus and an outstanding referral program bonus.
- We can't wait to meet you!
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