Strategic Costing Analyst - Manufacturing & Inventory

Advanced Energy; Mexicali; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

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,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Excel modelling

Variance analysis

Inventory control

Job description

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,