.A world leader in mission critical sensors and controls designed to make the world cleaner, safer and more efficient is seeking a Financial Analyst or similar (depends on experience) for its operations in Mexico based out of Tijuana.
The position reports to the Finance Director of Operations for Sensing Solutions.General Responsibilities- Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking- Performs variance analysis between actual, prior and standard costs- Analyze financial data and create cost and financial models for decision support- Report on financial and cost performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews- Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements- Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization- Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials- Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, and tools- Recommend changes in operating procedures to improve efficiencies in payment and procurement processes- Examine data to help with reducing cost in all operations- Analyze the market and identify opportunities for growth and potential risksExperience / Qualifications- A university degree required (i.E.
Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.- Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands- Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation- Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results- Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity- Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)- Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers- Provide the operations leaders with actionable insights and analysis to define, measure and deliver world-class performance and productivity- Lead/support the annual standard cost update process ensuring timely & accurate cost rolls while harmonizing local conventions to Sensata global frameworks- Support preparation of all presentation materials for the annual operating plan and all forecasting work-streams- Partner with GM's for related planning of resources and expenses, model the optimal cost-benefit scenarios.
Develop operating mechanisms to drive performance to established targets.- Ensure inventory accuracy and transactional controllership for all material movements across the sites- Other duties as assigned