Financial Cost Analyst

Motive Workforce; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Workforce is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Financial Analyst in San Jose, CA. In this role, you will analyze and forecast financial data related to manufacturing operations, delivering clear insights to support management's strategic decisions. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least 5 years of experience in financial analysis are required, with industry experience in semiconductors highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Prior experience in the semiconductor industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare revenue, cost of manufacturing, and gross margin reports.
• Forecast and analyze variance accounts and manufacturing spend.
• Identify and implement process improvements within Oracle.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or experience in public accounting

Tools

Excel

Oracle

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Motive Workforce

We're seeking a detail-oriented Cost Financial Analyst to join our team, responsible for analyzing and forecasting financial data related to manufacturing operations. This role will support management by delivering clear, data-driven insights to guide strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, interpret, and present financial data under tight deadlines with a hands-on, analytical approach
• Prepare revenue, cost of manufacturing, and gross margin reports using standard costing methods
• Forecast and analyze variance accounts and manufacturing spend using relevant business drivers
• Develop insightful analytical reports to monitor business performance and cost drivers
• Conduct R&D spending forecasts and contribute to portions of the global revenue close process
• Support budgeting and forecasting initiatives, including ad hoc projects and financial reports
• Identify and implement process improvements within Oracle and automate manual reconciliations
• Serve as a strategic resource for cross-functional projects requiring financial analysis
• Promote a collaborative work environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and a proactive, team-focused mindset

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required); CPA or experience in public accounting a plus
• 5+ years of experience in accounting or financial analysis
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Prior experience in the semiconductor industry highly preferred
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with enterprise-level financial software such as Oracle
• Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and multitasking abilities
• Demonstrated initiative, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team under tight deadlines

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing

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