*descripción*:
*responsabilidades*:
*job objective*:
provide accurate, timely, and reliable financial information to support p&l reporting, cost reduction initiatives, and budget analysis. The financial analyst works closely with operations to manage costs, identify improvement opportunities, and support strategic decision-making. Strong adaptability, analytical thinking, and results-oriented mindset are essential for success in this role.
*responsibilities*
- weekly review and analysis of expense estimations.
- preparation and analysis of monthly and quarterly p&l statements, including variance vs. budget.
- cost accounting reviews: compare estimates vs. actuals and explain variances.
- revenue and margin updates; monitor and review direct material (dm) rate fluctuations.
- freight cost analysis and financial impact reporting.
- ppv (purchase price variance) and jcv (job cost variance) projections and analysis.
- lead and support cost reduction (cost down) projects.
- preparation and monitoring of the annual budget.
- coordination of physical inventory counts and reconciliation.
- identification and implementation of financial process improvements.
- develop creative financial alternatives and recommendations to improve cost-efficiency and overall performance.
*requisitos*:
- minimum 3 years of experience in the manufacturing industry in a similar role.
- strong knowledge of cost accounting and financial analysis.
- advanced excel skills and experience with erp systems (e.g., sap, oracle).
- english proficiency: at least 80% fluency in spoken and written communication.
- strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and continuous improvement mindset.
- team player with solid communication skills and a sense of urgency.