APTM Finance Cost Specialist

Intel Corporation•Rio Rancho, NM

11d•$116,160 - $163,990•Hybrid

About The Position

The APTM Finance Cost Specialist supports Intel’s financial operations and strategic decision-making by providing financial analysis and insights to guide business strategies, improve efficiency, and optimize costs. The role is part of the Advanced Packaging Technology Manufacturing Foundry Finance team, which partners with operations and business teams on financial planning, performance outcomes, and data-driven insights across manufacturing stages and sites. The position leads cost financial close and planning cycles, develops cost models and financial analyses, supports financial systems and process improvements, and advises senior leaders. The role is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and follows a hybrid work model, splitting time between the assigned Intel site and off-site work. It is an experienced-hire position and is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
At least 4 years of experience in finance, accounting, financial planning, or analysis roles.
Experience with financial modeling and business analytics.
Experience with financial systems such as PowerBI, PowerQuery, SAP, inventory costing, or related tools.
Ability to leverage data manipulation and reporting to create actionable insights.
Strong skills in scenario planning, capacity planning, or cost forecasting.
Exceptional communication skills for engaging senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with experience managing complex financial analyses.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or CPA certification.
Experience in foundry finance, manufacturing environments, or advanced packaging technologies.
Track record of using automation or artificial intelligence tools to create efficiencies.

Responsibilities

Lead cost financial close and planning cycles, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis; explain risks, opportunities, and key business drivers.
Partner with operational teams to develop structural cost modeling and drive affordability.
Support ERP system design, testing, and implementation, and provide cost expertise for new system functionality.
Improve financial processes by maintaining and automating financial tools to increase efficiency in analysis and reporting.
Conduct cost-benefit and sensitivity analyses for scenarios and provide actionable insights to business teams.
Provide strategic finance support and recommendations to senior leaders to inform operational and financial decisions.
Develop and maintain complex financial models for cost reduction and decision-making.
Ensure compliance with reporting standards and corporate policies, maintaining the integrity of external and internal reporting.
Drive cost-reduction strategies, process efficiencies, and system automation to optimize business outcomes.