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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.\nOuraward-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.\nJoin 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.\nResponsibilities\nServe 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.\nPartner 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.\nLead the annual planning and forecasting processes for operating costs, headcount, workforce requirements, and capital expenditures.\nDeliver timely, accurate, and meaningful monthly and quarterly financial reporting, analysis, and business insights to senior leadership and key stakeholders.\nMonitor performance against plans and forecasts, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.\nInfluence operational and investment decisions through financial analysis, scenario modeling, performance evaluation, and clear, data-driven recommendations.\nTranslate complex financial and operational information into practical insights that help leaders evaluate priorities, allocate resources, and achieve business objectives.\nMaintain strong financial controls, compliance standards, and governance processes that support operational excellence and effective risk management.\nServe as the program lead for key finance and operational initiatives, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, priorities, milestones, and deliverables.\nProvide leadership and support talent development across the finance team, promoting collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.\nIdentify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, and business intelligence through automation, innovative technologies, and AI-enabled tools.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.\nTypically, 10-12+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, financial planning and analysis, operational controlling, or a related discipline.\nRecognized 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.\nExperience supporting manufacturing, R&D, technical operations, or another complex, cost-based global organization is strongly preferred.\nDemonstrated success serving as a trusted financial advisor to senior business leaders and translating broad business strategies into structured financial plans, insights, and actionable recommendations.\nProven ability to lead global, high-impact, or long-range finance, business-process, or transformation initiatives across functions and geographic regions.\nAdvanced 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.\nExcellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the executive presence and credibility to influence senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and key stakeholders.\nDemonstrated ability to lead through influence, build alignment across a matrixed organization, and support the growth and development of others.\nContinuous-improvement mindset with experience enhancing financial processes, reporting, and business intelligence; exposure to automation, advanced analytics, or AI-enabled tools is preferred.\nCareers Privacy Statement\nKeysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nKeysight 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.\nPay Transparency\nThe 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.\nCalifornia Pay Range: Minimum $145,970 - Maximum $243,280\nNote: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region\nUS Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:\nMedical, dental and vision\nHealth Savings Account\nHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts\nLife, Accident, Disability insurance\nBusiness Travel Accident and Business Travel Health\n401(k) Plan\nFlexible Time Off, Paid Holidays\nPaid Family Leave\nDiscounts, Perks\nTuition Reimbursement\nAdoption Assistance\nESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)\nRestricted Stock Units\nServe 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.\nPartner 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.\nLead the annual planning and forecasting processes for operating costs, headcount, workforce requirements, and capital expenditures.\nDeliver timely, accurate, and meaningful monthly and quarterly financial reporting, analysis, and business insights to senior leadership and key stakeholders.\nMonitor performance against plans and forecasts, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.\nInfluence operational and investment decisions through financial analysis, scenario modeling, performance evaluation, and clear, data-driven recommendations.\nTranslate complex financial and operational information into practical insights that help leaders evaluate priorities, allocate resources, and achieve business objectives.\nMaintain strong financial controls, compliance standards, and governance processes that support operational excellence and effective risk management.\nServe as the program lead for key finance and operational initiatives, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, priorities, milestones, and deliverables.\nProvide leadership and support talent development across the finance team, promoting collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.\nIdentify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, and business intelligence through automation, innovative technologies, and AI-enabled tools.\nBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.\nTypically, 10-12+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, financial planning and analysis, operational controlling, or a related discipline.\nRecognized 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.\nExperience supporting manufacturing, R&D, technical operations, or another complex, cost-based global organization is strongly preferred.\nDemonstrated success serving as a trusted financial advisor to senior business leaders and translating broad business strategies into structured financial plans, insights, and actionable recommendations.\nProven ability to lead global, high-impact, or long-range finance, business-process, or transformation initiatives across functions and geographic regions.\nAdvanced 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.\nExcellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the executive presence and credibility to influence senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and key stakeholders.\nDemonstrated ability to lead through influence, build alignment across a matrixed organization, and support the growth and development of others.\nContinuous-improvement mindset with experience enhancing financial processes, reporting, and business intelligence; exposure to automation, advanced analytics, or AI-enabled tools is preferred.\nCareers Privacy Statement\nKeysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nKeysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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