Finance Associate – Manufacturing Costing

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Finance Associate – Manufacturing Costing supports costing and financial analysis activities across a global manufacturing network. This role works closely with a U.S.-based Finance team to deliver accurate cost analysis, reporting, and insights. The analyst will assist in standard costing, variance analysis, and data reporting while building foundational knowledge in supply chain finance and manufacturing operations.

What You Will Do 

Manufacturing Costing Support

• Assist in maintaining and updating standard costs for products across manufacturing sites
• Support monthly variance analysis (material, labor, overhead) to identify cost drivers
• Prepare cost reports and reconcile data for month-end close activities
• Investigate basic cost discrepancies and escalate issues as needed

Reporting & Data Management

• Compile and validate data from ERP systems to support cost analysis
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and timeliness across systems
• Maintain documentation for costing processes and reporting templates
• Deriving responses to cost inquiries

Global Supply Chain Collaboration

• Work with cross-functional teams (Procurement, Operations, Finance) to gather inputs for cost analysis
• Support analysis of material costs, freight, and supply chain expenses

Financial Planning & Support

• Assist with basic scenario analysis under guidance from senior team members
• Support ad hoc financial analysis requests

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in standardization efforts across global locations
• Support automation initiatives using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools

What You Will Bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field
• 1–2 years of experience in finance, supply chain, accounting, or data analysis
• Experience in a shared services or global support model preferred

Technical Skills

• Basic understanding of cost accounting and financial analysis concepts
• Advanced English

Core Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Analytical mindset with willingness to learn manufacturing costing concepts
• Effective communication skills, especially in a remote/global team environment
• Ability to follow established processes and meet deadlines
• Collaborative attitude with a customer-service mindset toward internal stakeholders

Career Path Options

This role will prepare you for upward or lateral mobility opportunities across the organization. Others in this role have moved on to: Finance Associate Sr, Finance Analyst

Work Shift 

Day (Mexico - Jalisco)