Costing & Financial Analysis Specialist

Advanced Energy; Mexicali; On-site; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy in Mexicali is seeking a Costing Analyst to support cost accounting, inventory valuation, and manufacturing cost control. You will work with Operations, Planning, Finance, and Corporate teams to analyze cost performance, maintain standard costing accuracy, and support forecasting activities.

This role involves developing analytical models and reporting tools, guiding cost analysts, validating BOM changes and ECNs, conducting variance analysis, and ensuring compliance with

Responsibilities

• Support the Costing Manager in the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), budget reviews, and monthly financial forecasts.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and provide financial insights to support business decision-making.
• Develop, maintain, and improve analytical reporting tools and financial models using spreadsheet and PC-based applications.
• Provide guidance and support to financial analysts and cost accountants regarding costing methodologies and reporting processes.
• Maintain and monitor standard costing accuracy for materials, labor, freight, and overhead expenses.
• Process and coordinate requests for standard cost changes with Corporate Finance.
• Review and validate Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), including Bill of Material (BOM) changes and rate calibrations.
• Perform variance analysis and assist in identifying root causes of standard versus actual cost differences.
• Conduct inventory cycle count audits and support inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Validate DMR (Disposition Material Review) transactions and physical scrap activities.
• Assist in reconciling inventory discrepancies and driving corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and accounting standards related to inventory management.

Job description

Advanced Energy in Mexicali is seeking a Costing Analyst to support cost accounting, inventory valuation, and manufacturing cost control. You will work with Operations, Planning, Finance, and Corporate teams to analyze cost performance, maintain standard costing accuracy, and support forecasting activities.

This role involves developing analytical models and reporting tools, guiding cost analysts, validating BOM changes and ECNs, conducting variance analysis, and ensuring compliance with