Cost Accountant/Financial Analyst

Sanmina SCI • Fremont, CA

39d • $80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world. The Sanmina Fremont facility is a full-service enclosure systems solution manufacturing plant. Located in California's Silicon Valley, this facility produces low-to-mid volume New Product Introduction (NPI) runs to full-scale volume. The Fremont facility offers everything from small piece parts to fully integrated and tested systems. In addition, this location offers in-house painting capabilities and flexible logistics solutions in distribution, inventory management and hubbing, as well as repair services. NATURE OF WORK: Consolidating and analyzing financial data, taking into account company's goals and financial standing Assembling and summarizing data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status Consolidate and analyze financial data (budgets, income statement forecasts etc) taking into account company's goals and financial standing Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysis Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast models Gather meaningful information, identify trends and recommend actions to management based on sound analysis Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data Gain and update job knowledge to remain informed about novelty in the market place Consult with management to guide and influence long term and strategic decision making within the broadest scope Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function Actively assist the monthly financial close process in all respects Lead and administrate Operations Finance projects Assist in the monthly and quarterly financial close process Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-7 years' proven work experience as a Financial Analyst, specifically in a manufacturing environment; electronics manufacturing is a plus
• Proficient with spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications. Oracle knowledge/experience is highly desirable.
• Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills, drawing conclusions and communicating results
• Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis
• Proven knowledge of financial accounting including the monthly financial close process
• Sufficient knowledge and ability to interpret, organize and analyze financial data from multiple sources including engineering, shop floor, accounting and other areas
• Sufficient skills to develop ad hoc reports and presentations
• Ability to work well alone as well as in a team environment
• Leadership skills to lead multi-departmental projects
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills with regard to strict deadlines.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
• This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Consolidating and analyzing financial data, taking into account company's goals and financial standing
• Assembling and summarizing data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status
• Consolidate and analyze financial data (budgets, income statement forecasts etc) taking into account company's goals and financial standing
• Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance
• Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks
• Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysis
• Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast models
• Gather meaningful information, identify trends and recommend actions to management based on sound analysis
• Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts
• Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data
• Gain and update job knowledge to remain informed about novelty in the market place
• Consult with management to guide and influence long term and strategic decision making within the broadest scope
• Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function
• Actively assist the monthly financial close process in all respects
• Lead and administrate Operations Finance projects
• Assist in the monthly and quarterly financial close process
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees