Senior Financial Analyst (Product Costing)

Job description

The Product Cost Controller will be part of the growing finance team at Bosch Roseville and serve as the site expert for product cost calculation, forecasting, and analysis. The individual will be responsible for implementing and maintaining product costing processes in accordance with Bosch corporate standards while providing transparency into product cost development. The role will partner closely with manufacturing and engineering to analyze cost drivers and identify opportunities for product cost improvement. The successful candidate works independently in SAP R/3 and conducts detailed product cost simulations, variance analysis, and reporting for operational and executive management. Responsibilities • Process owner for product cost calculations at the Roseville plant; implementing this new process at Roseville plant and ensuring compliance with Bosch corporate calculation standards • Perform business plan and long-term business case product cost calculations, including validation of master data, routings, bills of material (BOMs), activity rates, and cost allocation methodologies • Execute detailed variance analysis versus plan, understand root causes, drive corrective actions, and highlight risks and opportunities • Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing and engineering to understand key cost drivers and opportunities for cost improvement • Work independently in the SAP R/3 CO-module • Prepare financial presentations and support financial reviews for local executive management • Actively contribute to the continuous improvement process in the finance area • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field with a specialization in Finance or Accounting • Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in an operations environment • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. • Strong communications and interpersonal skills with a proven business partner mindset • A self-motivated, conscientious, team player with strong business acumen. Ability to identify and develop solutions to business issues as they arise • Hands-on mentality with the willingness to flexibly work on new tasks in a dynamic environment Preferred qualifications • Experience within a semiconductor manufacturing facility • Advanced SAP/R3 skills; ideally with experience in the SAP R/3 CO module • Experience with conducting product cost calculations and variance analysis The Bosch Group operates in most countries in the world. With over 400,000 associates, a career at Bosch offers a chance to grow an exceptional career in an environment that values diversity, initiative, and a drive for results. If you are interested in working on the cutting-edge of technology, working at Bosch is the place for you! Bosch is expanding its semiconductor business with silicon carbide chips in the U.S. and plans to invest some $1.9 billion in the Roseville site in California in the coming years. The first SiC semiconductors will be produced here on 200-millimeter wafers as of 2026. We are committed to quality at Bosch. Our environment celebrates diversity and promotes career progression. We seek highly-skilled, creative, results-oriented people who can look at technology from a new perspective and provide surprising insight. We are looking for candidates who want to shape and drive innovation at Bosch.