Shared Service Centre (SSC) Transactional Manager

at  KLA

Company Overview
The SPTS division of KLA, designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End-market applications include micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device IC’s and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.
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
The Shared Service Centre (SSC) Transactional Manager shall be responsible for the daily transactional management and reporting of the KLA SSC activities. The SSC supports finance activities for KLA European Legal entities including Direct and Indirect Accounts Payable processing, Travel and Expense review and approvals, payment runs, Credit control, bank reconciliations and supporting European Regional teams with monthly and quarterly closes.
The SSC is a key central initiative for KLA with a growing scope of activities across Europe, the SSC Transactional manager will be a key finance collaborator to ensure that service levels and support across Europe are consistent whilst also ensuring that the SSC have a strong working relationship with KLA regional finance teams!
SPTS, division of KLA, is proud to be an inclusive and diverse employer. To enhance our diverse workforce and business growth we offer a flexible working culture, please let us know how we can support your needs - full time, part time, job share, flexible hours!

Your day-to-day responsibilities:

• Day to day transactional management of the SSC
• Direct line management of the T&E Manager and Payments Manager and Support for their respective teams
• Implementing regular cadence of high quality, tailored critical metrics for the SSC across Europe
• Documentation and Standardisation of core SSC processes which are aligned with KLA global accounting policies and regional statutory requirements
• Developing and improving the EU Collaborator relationships with local finance teams
• Leading strong culture of team and individual development to drive the SSC to become a higher performing team.

SPTS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. For this role we are looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience of working in and leading a shared service centre finance team across Europe or similar high volume transactional finance team
• Strong understanding of transactional processes, ability to analyse risks within processes and drive operational improvements.
• Good technical accounting knowledge, with a good understanding of how SSC processes impact financial results.
• Very Strong Attention to detail
• Experience of working in a S-Ox environment with strong internal controls requirements is helpful.
• Experience of SAP ERP system is beneficial
• Excellent Excel and MS Office Skills
• Applied problem solving skills in previous roles to find workable solutions
• Excellent time management to meet requirements of a fast paced, deadline-driven role
• Thrive during lively periods of the month/quarter/year
• A can-do attitude towards challenges and projects
• A positive approach to problem solving and teamwork

What we will offer you?
SPTS’s benefits package includes:
Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, cash health plan, cycle to work scheme, global bonus plan, share scheme, rewards scheme and life assurance.
Minimum Qualifications
We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.
KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employe

Your day-to-day responsibilities:

• Day to day transactional management of the SSC
• Direct line management of the T&E Manager and Payments Manager and Support for their respective teams
• Implementing regular cadence of high quality, tailored critical metrics for the SSC across Europe
• Documentation and Standardisation of core SSC processes which are aligned with KLA global accounting policies and regional statutory requirements
• Developing and improving the EU Collaborator relationships with local finance teams
• Leading strong culture of team and individual development to drive the SSC to become a higher performing team

SPTS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. For this role we are looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience of working in and leading a shared service centre finance team across Europe or similar high volume transactional finance team
• Strong understanding of transactional processes, ability to analyse risks within processes and drive operational improvements.
• Good technical accounting knowledge, with a good understanding of how SSC processes impact financial results.
• Very Strong Attention to detail
• Experience of working in a S-Ox environment with strong internal controls requirements is helpful.
• Experience of SAP ERP system is beneficial
• Excellent Excel and MS Office Skills
• Applied problem solving skills in previous roles to find workable solutions
• Excellent time management to meet requirements of a fast paced, deadline-driven role
• Thrive during lively periods of the month/quarter/year
• A can-do attitude towards challenges and projects
• A positive approach to problem solving and teamwor