Senior cost analyst ii – product costing & cost systems
location: guadalupe, actual león, mexico (on-site)
industry: automotive manufacturing
employment type: full-time
about the opportunity
we are looking for an experienced senior cost analyst ii to join a global automotive manufacturing company. This role is ideal for a professional with strong expertise in product costing, manufacturing finance, erp costing systems, and cost improvement initiatives.
you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of product costs, validating cost-saving initiatives, supporting costing processes, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence.
key responsibilities
- manage and maintain product costing information within the erp system. - develop and validate standard cost estimates for new and existing products. - analyze manufacturing cost drivers, including materials, labor, overhead, cycle times, and variances. - validate and monitor cost reduction initiatives and project savings. - support cost rollups, standard cost updates, and costing processes. - ensure data integrity and accuracy within costing systems. - generate and analyze cost reports and kpis for management. - collaborate closely with engineering, operations, supply chain, purchasing, and finance teams. - identify opportunities to improve costing processes and internal controls.



- support continuous improvement initiatives related to costing and financial performance.
requirements
- bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, engineering, or a related field. - 5+ years of experience in product costing, cost accounting, manufacturing finance, or cost engineering. - experience within a manufacturing environment (automotive industry preferred). - strong understanding of: - standard costing - product cost estimation - manufacturing cost analysis - cost variance analysis - cost reduction initiatives - experience working with erp systems (sap experience is highly preferred). - advanced microsoft excel skills. - strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. - excellent communication and collaboration skills. - advanced english (required).
preferred qualifications
- experience supporting costing systems or erp implementations. - knowledge of manufacturing processes and production operations. - experience working in cross-functional and international environments. - continuous improvement mindset (lean, six sigma, kaizen, or similar is a plus).
what we offer
- opportunity to join a leading global automotive manufacturer. - exposure to regional and international projects. - collaborative and dynamic work environment. - professional growth and development opportunities. - competitive compensation and benefits package.

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