Job Details:

Job Description:

The primary responsibilities for this role will include, but are not limited to:

• Own and manage OCOS spending across DCAI, ensuring alignment to operating plans and PNL commitments.
• Proactively drive OCOS spending reductions and optimization initiatives in partnership with DCAI stakeholders to achieve financial objectives.
• Provide OCOS insights and recommendations to leadership, including risks, opportunities, and mitigation actions.
• Represent DCAI OCOS performance in the IP Profitability forum, including preparation of materials and narratives.
• Forecasting, POR, and Close Support
• Lead OCOS support for Plan of Record (POR), bi-weekly forecasting, and monthly close activities.
• Partner with Operations and Intel Foundry Finance to align on foundry-related costs and support assumptions.
• Ensure collateral spending alignment with Operations and Intel Foundry Finance for POR and Close cycles.
• Align MWP forecasts between Intel Foundry Finance and the DCAI MWP Analyst, resolving gaps and inconsistencies.
• Close and Variance Analysis
• Own OCOS variance explanations as part of the monthly close process, including:
  • Actuals vs. POR, CTQ, and Prior Year
  • Drivers by cost category, program, and operational factor
  • Deliver clear, concise financial narratives suitable for senior finance and business leadership.
  • Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and timeliness across all OCOS reporting.
• Cross-Functional Partnership
• Act as a trusted finance partner to DCAI Operation and Foundry Finance
• Drive alignment across multiple stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement of forecasting and cost-tracking processes related to OCOS.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in financial analysis, forecasting, or cost management.
• Advanced understanding of PNL mechanics, cost of sales, and forecasting processes.
• Intermediate to Advanced English proficiency (both verbal and written).
• Must have unrestricted - permanent right to work in Costa Rica.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

• Experience supporting POR, forecast, and close cycles in a matrixed organization is a plus.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (Costa Rica)

Primary Location:

Costa Rica, San Jose

Additional Locations:

Business group:

Join Intel's Finance Group, a key player in driving strategic business decisions that enhance shareholder value. Our team is dedicated to facilitating change and improvement across finance and the operations we support. As strategic partners, we lead acquisitions and inorganic growth initiatives, managing transactions from ideation to completion while serving as trusted advisors to executive leadership. Additionally, we enhance employee experiences by maintaining Intel sites globally and advancing environmental sustainability efforts.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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