APTM Finance Cost Specialist

Intel•Rio Rancho, NM

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The APTM Finance Cost Specialist supports Intel's financial operations and strategic decision-making through financial analysis, business insights, efficiency improvements, and cost optimization. The role is part of the Advanced Packaging Technology Manufacturing Foundry Finance team, which partners with operations and business teams to develop financial plans, integrate performance outcomes, and provide data-driven insights supporting profitability goals. The position offers exposure to multiple manufacturing stages, sites, and strategic initiatives. The specialist leads cost financial close and planning cycles, provides cost expertise for system functionality, supports senior leaders with strategic recommendations, and develops complex financial models. The role also focuses on cost reduction, process efficiency, system automation, and compliance with reporting standards and corporate policies. The position is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is eligible for Intel's hybrid work model, with time split between the assigned site and off-site.

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.
Organizational skills, attention to detail, and 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/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, providing cost expertise for new system functionality.
Improve financial processes by maintaining and automating financial tools to enhance analysis and reporting efficiency.
Conduct cost-benefit and sensitivity analyses on scenarios and provide actionable insights to business teams.
Provide strategic finance support and recommendations to senior leaders to influence operational and financial decisions.
Develop and maintain complex financial models to support 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.