Financial Analyst Sr. - Costing

Advanced Energy; Mexicali; Presencial; MXN 420.000 - 560.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Advanced Energy in Mexicali, Mexico, is seeking a Costing Analyst to support cost accounting, financial analysis, and inventory management. You will work with Operations, Planning, and Finance to analyze cost performance, maintain standard costing accuracy, and support forecasting activities.

The role involves BOM and ECN reviews, variance analysis, and cost-control initiatives. The ideal candidate will contribute to reporting tools and financial models, assist in maintaining internal controls,

Qualificações

• Experience in cost accounting and financial analysis.
• Strong skills in Excel-based modelling and data interpretation.
• Ability to perform variance analysis and identify cost drivers.

Responsabilidades

• Support the Costing Manager in budgeting and monthly forecasts.
• Analyze manufacturing costs to inform business decisions.
• Develop and maintain analytical reports and financial models.
• Guide analysts on costing methodologies and reporting.
• Maintain standard costing accuracy for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Coordinate standard cost changes with Corporate Finance.
• Review ECNs, BOM changes, and rate calibrations.
• Perform variance analysis and identify root causes of cost differences.
• Conduct inventory cycle counts and support inventory accuracy.
• Validate DMR transactions and drive corrective actions.
• Reconcile inventory discrepancies and ensure internal controls compliance.

Conhecimentos

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Excel modelling

Variance analysis

Inventory control

Descrição da vaga

Position Summary

The Costing Analyst is responsible for supporting the organization's cost accounting and financial analysis activities to ensure accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing cost control. This position works closely with Operations, Planning, Finance, and Corporate teams to analyze cost performance, maintain standard costing accuracy, support forecasting activities, and identify opportunities for operational and financial improvements.

Key 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.