Analista De Planificación Financiera

Job Summary :

The Senior Cost & Budget Accountant is responsible for overseeing cost accounting activities, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for an industrial or manufacturing environment.

This role supports both local operations and corporate finance teams by delivering accurate cost analysis, variance reports, and budget tracking aligned with internal control standards and corporate deadlines.

The role involves working closely with operations, supply chain, and finance departments to ensure proper cost control, product costing, inventory valuation, and CAPEX / OPEX tracking.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and experienced in industrial cost structures and corporate financial reporting frameworks (e.g., US GAAP, IFRS, or internal group policies).

Responsibilities :

Lead and coordinate the monthly and annual

budget and forecasting process

, including standard costs, expenses, and investment planning.

Perform

cost analysis and variance reporting

(PPV, labor, overhead, inventory).

Maintain and update

standard costing structures

in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor).

Support the

month-end closing

process and prepare

corporate financial reports

on cost performance and budget adherence.

Analyze and monitor

manufacturing KPIs

, cost drivers, and suggest cost reduction initiatives.

Prepare and report on

inventory valuations

, cycle counts, and reconciliations.

Track and control

capital expenditure projects

and support OPEX reviews.

Ensure compliance with internal policies, audit requirements, and

corporate reporting timelines

Behaviors :

• Continuous Professional Development : Professionals should be committed to lifelong learning, seeking out opportunities for self-improvement, and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Collaboration and Teamwork : Effective professionals understand the value of collaboration.

They work well with others, contribute to team goals, and understand that diverse perspectives can lead to better solutions.

They set high standards for their own performance and are committed to achieving objectives efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications :

7+ years in cost accounting and budgeting roles in manufacturing or industrial sectors

Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor or similar

Proven experience preparing reports for global or corporate HQ

English (professional level); for LATAM roles

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret data trends

Detail-oriented, proactive, excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Experience in multinational environments or shared services

Familiarity with SOX controls or internal audit processes

Advanced Excel, Power BI or reporting automation tools