Position Title: Costing / FP&A Analyst
Reports to: FP&A Manager
Work Location: Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, Mexico
Responsible for developing accurate cost estimates and financial models for new product launches. collaborating with Engineering, Procurement, and Operations to analyze manufacturing inputs, determine optimal pricing strategies, and ensure new projects meet corporate profitability targets. While simultaneously driving the financial planning and analysis for the budgeting, forecasting, and operational analysis required to optimize plant performance, explain financial variances, and maximize profitability across the Interior Trim division.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build and explain Global Cost Tool (GCT) Estimate file with the information from Engineering, procurement and operations for new projects.
- Generate accurate commercial quotes for new business opportunities and product launches.
- Perform profitability analysis of the projects estimated.
- Analyze input from GCT and perform variance analysis vs. Current Manufacturing information, explain discrepancies and ensure accurate cost assumptions.
- Support budget and forecast for Income Statement and Balance Sheet accounts
- Analyze plant performance
- Track and explain monthly financial variances between actual plant results and budget targets.
- Monitor manufacturing overhead, fixed costs, and variable operational expenses for both locations.
- Analyze inventory valuation and Capex business cases
- Present financial insights and actionable cost-saving recommendations.
- Ad-hoc analysis
- Budget/forecast productivity projects
- Business/Operations support
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- 3+ years of Experience in Accounting/Finance/Costing in a manufacturing environment
- Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Financial modeling and analysis experience
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Expert analytical and problem-solving skills
KEY COMPETENCIES
Behavioral Competencies –
- Integrity – Iron clad. Does not ethically cut corners. Earns trust of co-workers. Puts organization above self-interests
- Energy/Drive – Exhibits high level of energy and ability to energize others. Strong desire to achieve, high dedication level. Gets Results. Recognizes excellence in the efforts and work of others. Enjoys seeing others succeed. Ability to energize and motivate others. Has a positive ‘can do’ attitude
- Customer Focus – Monitors internal and external client satisfaction. Establishes partner relationships with clients. Visible and accessible to clients. Focuses on partnerships with customers, suppliers and communities
- Change Leader - Embraces change. Communicates needs during periods of change. Actively intervenes to create & energize positive change. Leads by example
- Assertive/Edge – Ability to take a forceful stand on issues without being excessively abrasive. Able to challenge tactfully
- Execution – Likes to be challenged and can work through tough tasks and execute on stretch goals to move the organization forward
- Teamwork: Supports environment that encourages teamwork, cooperation and collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication: Is respectful when interacting with others. Shares information freely in all direction
- Problem-solving/Decision-making: Works cooperatively within teams to solve problems. Works cooperatively across teams to solve problems
- Personal Development: Continually learning and growing. Seeks out and uses personal feedback
- Innovator: Takes initiative. Encourages risk-taking in pursuit of continuous improvement
- Flexible - Embraces change. Communicates needs during periods of change
