Robert Half is recruiting for a prominent Albuquerque Manufacture for a Sr. FP&A/Cost Analyst who will manage financial planning, forecasting, and cost accounting. The role requires a proactive problem solver who can improve efficiency and drive strategic actions. Should have strong communication skills to advise senior management.

*********** In addition to applying, contact Joe Mercadante @ (505) 465-7515 for immediate and confidential consideration

************ Competitive salary and rich benefit package include generous PTO and Holiday, 4% 401K match plus additional employer contribution

*************** Job is onsite initially, Hybrid (in office and remote) once trained and performing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Master the FP&A process, including forecasting and reporting tools, quarter-end process, and strategic planning

• Assist in ad hoc reporting and maintain tools for financial metric dissemination

• Manage reporting, forecasting, and analysis of manufacturing cost sections of the P&L and balance sheet. Prepare relevant journal entries for month-end close

• Conduct cost management ensuring accurate product cost and inventory information

• Support manufacturing operations by monitoring, reviewing, and analyzing daily activities

• Review and update standards against current cost roll-ups • Analyze Bill of Materials (BOM) costing accuracy

• Perform make-buy analyses for parts/assemblies • Support inventory optimization initiatives and lead annual physical inventory count

• Lead commercial analysis and reporting of Sales/Orders/Backlog

• Balance Sheet reconciliations

Ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and communication

• Self-motivated, proactive, and strong GAAP and accounting knowledge

• Ability to streamline complex processes, advanced financial modeling

• Bachelor’s in accounting or finance

• Experience with ERP, Advanced Excel; Power BI and JDE preferred

• 4 years of FP&A/Accounting experience; cost accounting preferred

• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred