Senior Financial/Cost Analyst

📋 Description

• • As a Senior Financial/Cost Analyst at Intel Corporation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and driving business performance through insightful analysis and advisory.
• • This position offers a unique opportunity to provide varying levels of information and counsel/advisory across critical business functions, including controls/risk management, pricing strategies, cost optimization, marketing effectiveness, return on investment (ROI) decisions, and the intricate processes of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• • You will be instrumental in translating high-level business strategies into concrete financial targets and actionable tactical plans, ensuring their execution is managed within a controlled framework that balances risk and reward.
• • A key aspect of your role will involve partnering closely with various business teams to develop comprehensive operating and financial plans that are meticulously aligned with management's overarching strategic objectives.
• • You will be responsible for performing rigorous analysis of business performance, comparing actual results against established budgets and forecasts, and conducting thorough benchmarking of key performance indicators (KPIs) against both internal and external peer groups to identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.
• • This role demands a proactive approach to executing financial process improvements. You will maintain and enhance existing financial tools to facilitate sophisticated analysis and will be expected to recommend and implement automation opportunities and more efficient methods for the creation and delivery of financial reports and insights.
• • You will conduct detailed cost/benefit analyses and sensitivity analyses for a wide range of 'what if' scenarios, meticulously evaluating the potential impact on different business teams and the organization as a whole.
• • Leading in-depth analytical projects will be a core responsibility, providing critical data and insights that inform performance management discussions. This involves integrating operational outcomes with financial performance metrics to drive tangible improvements across the business.
• • A significant part of your contribution will involve creating automated reports utilizing business intelligence (BI) tools. The goal is to deliver meaningful, easily digestible insights into business performance, thereby providing robust decision support through data-driven analysis.
• • You will act as a trusted financial advisor, collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand their challenges and opportunities, and providing financial expertise to support strategic decision-making.
• • The role requires a deep understanding of cost structures, drivers, and variances, enabling you to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency gains without compromising quality or strategic goals.
• • You will contribute to the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) cycle, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and strategic alignment.
• • Developing and maintaining financial models to support various business cases, investment decisions, and strategic initiatives will be essential.
• • You will be expected to stay abreast of industry trends, best practices in financial analysis, and emerging technologies that can enhance financial operations.
• • The ability to clearly articulate complex financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders, including senior leadership, is paramount.
• • This position is based in Singapore and offers the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to contribute effectively from your chosen location.
• • You will be part of a dynamic team within a globally recognized technology leader, contributing to projects that have a significant impact on the company's financial health and strategic direction.