Senior Analyst - Finance Operations

Description:
? Conduct detailed cost analysis for new products, including material, labor, and overhead.
? Understand and apply accurate program costs to enable recommended manufacturer suggested retail pricing.
? Analyze cost variances and identify root causes for discrepancies.
? Develop and maintain cost databases and models to support ongoing product costing activities.
? Develop and maintain cost estimation models to support product development and pricing strategies.
? Prepare cost estimates for updates to existing products.
? Ensure cost estimates are accurate, comprehensive, and aligned with company objectives.
? Introduce automation and enhanced technologies and processes to costing and communication.
? Develops business cases and financial models to support new business initiatives and partnerships.
? Assists product management teams in financial planning and analysis related to product development and launches.
? Collaborate with Product Management to incorporate market and competitive pricing strategies into cost models.
? Work closely with Engineering to understand product specifications and manufacturing processes.
? Partner with Finance to align costing methodologies with financial reporting and budgeting.
? Coordinate with Operations and/or Operations Finance to gather data on production efficiencies and potential cost-saving measures.
? Provides financial insights and recommendations to optimize product pricing, cost structures, and profitability in the product development process.
? Conduct cost-benefit analyses for proposed changes to materials, processes, or designs.
? Implement cost-saving initiatives and track their impact on overall product costs.
? Monitors and analyzes key financial and operational metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement; Prepare and present cost reports and analyses to management, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
? Develop dashboards and visualizations to communicate cost data effectively.
? Provide regular updates on cost performance against targets and benchmarks.
? Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts related to product costs.
? Monitor actual costs against budgeted figures and report variances.
? Ensure all costing activities comply with company policies and industry standards.
? Maintain documentation and records to support audit and compliance requirements.
? Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in product costing and financial analysis.
? Performs other duties as assigned and special project work under manager's instruction and supervision.

Requirements: ? An undergraduate degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field. ? 3-5 years of experience in product costing, financial analysis, or product management support. ? Proven experience in product costing and financial modeling or business case development. ? Experience in a high-growth or dynamic industry preferred. ? Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. ? Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. ? Excellent financial modeling and data analysis capabilities. ? Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment. ? Strategic thinker with the ability to translate financial insights into actionable business strategies. ? Effective communication (written and verbal); clearly, concisely and with context communicate objectives and expectations within the organization. ? Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff. ? Proficiency in financial software and advanced Microsoft Office skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel). ? Strong presentation skills. ? Ability to travel 20% annually (domestic). ? Bilingual (English & Spanish) is a plus

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