Finance Program Manager-Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures (MA&D)

Overview

Keysight is on 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 powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

This senior role will primarily focus on managing Finance integration activities for Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures (MA&D) and Project Managing new Business Initiatives executed by Keysight in support of the company’s growth initiatives. Key Responsibility areas of the role are:

• Collaborate with Keysight Finance, Integration Management office and target company to define overall Integration strategy.
• Establish Interim state transactional and reporting processes to enable linkages between Keysight and target company during the transition & integration phase.
• Provide leadership to the Finance project team in defining & executing integration strategies for systems/processes, data migration and systems changeover / deployment.
• Develop & execute the financial systems deployment plan which includes enabling ERP setups, boundary applications & reporting systems to achieve systems integration of target company’s financial transactions and reporting within Keysight ecosystem.
• Lead teams and work cross-functionally in defining transitional processes in support of process gaps
• Manage stabilization support post cutover
• Provide insightful, effective consulting to Business, various Functions, and Information Technology teams to establish priorities and deliver on strategies to meet business objectives through a collaborative decision-making model.
• Demonstrate capability through project management/team skills in thinking strategically; leading cross functional global teams; delivering results; taking appropriate risks; and a strong knowledge of Finance/ERP applications and processes.
• Flexibility in providing project management support for regulatory compliance and business efficiency initiatives outside of M&A projects
• Ability to lead teams through discovery in developing project requirements and scope
  
  

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

This position requires an experienced finance professional with a deep understanding of Finance systems and processes, with strong benchmarking and consulting insights.

Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following Qualifications

• A Bachelors or Master’s Degree or equivalent University degree preferably in Accounting or Finance
• 15 years of relevant experience in finance core accounting and / or systems domain
• Prior experience working in Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures (MA&D) experience is required
• Must have experience integrating finance ERP systems, implementing operational processes, financial & tax reporting needs
• Strong awareness on external benchmarks of integration processes
• Ability to provide insightful, effective consulting and advice to business partners
• Strong People skills to work with a diverse global workforce
• Strong Project management skills and ability to engage in non-M&A Business initiatives when required
  
  

Careers Privacy Statement ***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.

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.

Santa Rosa, CA pay range: MIN $143,050 - Mid point $190,760 - MAX $238,420

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

This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program

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)