Opex Analyst (Client Computing Group)

at  Intel

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Opex Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing key financial processes such as Close, POR, forecasting, and standardization. This role will also involve tracking, forecasting, and reconciling division spending and headcount.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide regular financial support to Business Partners in CCG Operations, including analyzing financial information to produce forecasts of business, tracking of spending trends, prepare budget reviews to different levels of management, support ad-hoc strategic projects, etc.
• Prepare Plan of Record (POR) in partnership with CCG Operations and Finance Controller on a quarterly basis and provide explanations for cycle on cycle variances.
• Prepare Close for Month 2 and Month 3 in partnership with CCG Operations and Finance Controller and provide explanations for variances against POR.
• Prepare and post journal entries on as needed basis in alignment with Accounting Standards and guidance.
• Review and approve Purchasing Requisitions in partnership with Finance Controller.
• Participate in department wide initiatives as needed.

A successful candidate will have proven experience demonstrating the following skills and behavioral traits:

• Financial Analysis: accurately gathers, verifies and interprets data timely using standard Intel financial systems
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems, root causes, and quickly develops solutions.
• Excellent communication skills: both verbal and in writing, with an ability to communicate strategic and tactical concepts across a wide range of stakeholders, including Finance and Operational peers and Senior management.
• Strong business partnership: builds relationships of trust with stakeholders and delivers on commitments. Able to work with a variety of stakeholders and peers from around the world.
• Action Orientation: Pursues work with energy, drive, and a bias for action while maintaining focus and composure. Ability to recognize opportunities and take a leadership role in driving process improvements and cost reduction within the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 2+ years of related practical experience in financial or accounting roles.
• 1+ years of experience on Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Planning, forecasting and business modeling.
• Advanced English level.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel.
• Must have permanent unrestricted right to work in Costa Rica.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Power BI or any Data visualization or analytics tools.
• Passion and knowledge for Driving process improvements, Automation, standardization, and business process management (BPM).

• Provide regular financial support to Business Partners in CCG Operations, including analyzing financial information to produce forecasts of business, tracking of spending trends, prepare budget reviews to different levels of management, support ad-hoc strategic projects, etc.
• Prepare Plan of Record (POR) in partnership with CCG Operations and Finance Controller on a quarterly basis and provide explanations for cycle on cycle variances.
• Prepare Close for Month 2 and Month 3 in partnership with CCG Operations and Finance Controller and provide explanations for variances against POR.
• Prepare and post journal entries on as needed basis in alignment with Accounting Standards and guidance.
• Review and approve Purchasing Requisitions in partnership with Finance Controller.
• Participate in department wide initiatives as needed