Financial Cost Analyst

Direct message the job poster from Motive Workforce<br />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.<br />Key Responsibilities:<br />Build, interpret, and present financial data under tight deadlines with a hands-on, analytical approach<br />Prepare revenue, cost of manufacturing, and gross margin reports using standard costing methods<br />Forecast and analyze variance accounts and manufacturing spend using relevant business drivers<br />Develop insightful analytical reports to monitor business performance and cost drivers<br />Conduct R&amp;D spending forecasts and contribute to portions of the global revenue close process<br />Support budgeting and forecasting initiatives, including ad hoc projects and financial reports<br />Identify and implement process improvements within Oracle and automate manual reconciliations<br />Serve as a strategic resource for cross-functional projects requiring financial analysis<br />Promote a collaborative work environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and a proactive, team-focused mindset<br />Qualifications:<br />Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required); CPA or experience in public accounting a plus<br />5+ years of experience in accounting or financial analysis<br />Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP<br />Prior experience in the semiconductor industry highly preferred<br />Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with enterprise-level financial software such as Oracle<br />Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and multitasking abilities<br />Demonstrated initiative, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team under tight deadlines<br />Seniority level<br /><br />Seniority level Mid-Senior level<br />Employment type<br /><br />Employment type Full-time<br />Job function<br /><br />Job function Finance and Manufacturing<br />Industries Semiconductor Manufacturing<br />Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Motive Workforce by 2x<br />Get notified about new Financial Cost Analyst jobs in<br /><br />San Jose, CA .<br />Senior Financial Analyst, Alexa and AGI Finance - Insights, Planning, Econometrics, Decision (IPED), Alexa and AGI Finance - Insights, Planning, Econometrics, Decision (IPED)<br /><br />Sunnyvale, CA $60,200.00-$128,800.00 2 days ago<br />Sr. Finance Analyst - NBCU Local Bay Area<br /><br />San Jose, CA $80,000.00-$95,000.00 10 hours ago<br />San Jose, CA $225,300.00-$304,800.00 1 week ago<br />Sunnyvale, CA $73,900.00-$110,900.00 1 week ago<br />Senior Staff SAP Business Analyst, Costing<br /><br />General Accountant (Must Have Exp in SAP &amp; Cost Accounting) Urgent Need<br /><br />San Jose, CA $130,000.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks ago<br />San Francisco Bay Area $95,000.00-$115,000.00 2 hours ago<br />San Jose, CA $96,100.00-$194,600.00 1 week ago<br />San Jose, CA $137,800.00-$198,200.00 1 week ago<br />Mountain View, CA $115,834.00-$136,275.00 3 weeks ago<br />San Jose, CA $95,913.00-$144,599.00 2 days ago<br />San Jose, CA $108,350.00-$170,000.00 2 weeks ago<br />Sunnyvale, CA $137,000.00-$201,000.00 5 days ago<br />San Jose, CA $98,000.00-$120,000.00 6 days ago<br />Sunnyvale, CA $137,000.00-$201,000.00 2 weeks ago<br />San Jose, CA $107,000.00-$160,000.00 2 weeks ago<br />San Francisco Bay Area $105,000.00-$125,000.00 3 weeks ago<br />Senior Financial Analyst – HR &amp; Benefits Finance<br /><br />We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.<br /><br />#J-18808-Ljbffr