The Central Cost and Inventory team is responsible for Intel Cost and Inventory, which resides in the ICOST tool. Key objective is the simplification of costing and inventory valuation through system and process improvement and automation. The Gross Inventory Analyst requires proficiency and working knowledge of finance, cost accounting and business analysis.

Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders in Finance and IT.

• Perform close and POR checks. Explain variances above threshold and partner with data owners for timely resolution.

• Execute the BOH transfer process and independently resolve disconnects.

• Manage the Cost and Inventory scorecard and identify opportunities for improvement to define actionable plans.

• Maintain up-to-date documentation for key processes in the team.

• Use data to apply problem solving methods and root cause issues, tackle root cause rather than symptoms.

• Develop and automate proactive checks to identify potential issues before close/POR lock timeframe.

• Consistently utilizes and applies financial, accounting, business and risk management strategies and concepts.

• Autonomously analyzes variables impacting inventory and develops reconciliations and variance explanations.

• Partners with Cost and Inventory Analysts, Finance Enterprise Service Analysts and IT to resolve material differences, identify opportunities for improvement and drive actions to avoid impacts to the financial close or POR cycles.

• Plans, performs and schedules own work with general management direction.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be an active advanced student of or must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting and/or related field is needed.

• Intermediate knowledge of SQL Querying.

• Advanced English level.

• Must have permanent-unrestricted right to work in Costa Rica.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Intel Manufacturing processes.

• Familiar with BPM structure and roles.

• Costs and Inventory knowledge would be a plus.

• Practical experience in Cost and Inventory as well as Power BI, Power Query and/or Microsoft SQL Server.

As members of the Finance team, employees act as full partners in making and supporting business decisions that are aimed at maximizing shareholder value. Intel Finance has a strong focus on facilitating change and improvement both within finance and in the operations supported.

Position of Trust

This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter....

Work Model for this Role

This role is available as fully home-based and generally would require you to attend Intel sites only occasionally based on business need.