Financial Cost Analyst

WHO WE ARE 

We’re a global team of over 20,000 engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and sustaining service experts who partner with customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service. 

From surgical devices and health monitors to warehouse robotics and space products, we partner with our customers to help create the products that build a better world.

Whether you’re looking to start, make a change or advance your career, find your path at Plexus Corp. and make an impact.

WHY WE LOVE IT 

Engaging and challenging projects that fulfill and develop you. People that inspire and empower you to realize your full potential. Leadership and development programs to support your career goals.

We believe that our people create our best Plexus. At Plexus, we value the ideas generated by our collective uniqueness and recognize that the diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives of our team members enable us to create the innovative products that build a better world. Because of this, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.

HOW YOU WILL DO IT

Purpose Statement: The Financial Cost Analyst is responsible for advancing financial decision-making by leveraging cost analysis expertise. Committed to conducting in-depth financial evaluations, identifying areas for cost optimization, and providing strategic recommendations.
They are responsible for working with the Customer Focus Team (CFT) and Financial Analyst – Business Partner to maintain customer financial transactions and processes. They are the key resource connecting activity from our manufacturing operations to financial results.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Maintain customer financial transactions to ensure appropriate recording of activity. For processes managed by the centralized regional team, maintain a working knowledge of disposition of financial transactions to support customer-specific activities.
• Support customer’s financial month-end close process; work with corporate accounting, site management and other teams to ensure site- and customer-level financial transactions are correctly stated in accordance with Corporate Accounting policies in our results.
• Perform GPC and PPV analysis to ensure estimated cost matches production activity each reporting period and use analysis to project accurate future forecasts.
• Provide inputs to the finance and operations team to ensure appropriate communication of finance-related topics are transmitted to the customer focus team.
• Maintain an understanding of key finance-related customer contract items (Contract Field Guide) including payment terms, carrying costs, pricing model expectations, PO acceptance/treatment and delivery terms. Lead risk mitigation and cost recovery initiatives for the customer.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration is preferred.
• 1 years of related experience is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.

Other Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Google Workspace or Excel is required.
• Experience with or expertise in financial systems is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills are essential.

Physical Requirements:

• Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [email protected]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you.

The email address above is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement.
Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today!