Senior Cost Analyst at Nvidia Corporation in Santa Clara, California

Job Description:

Our work at NVIDIA is dedicated towards a computing model passionate about visual and AI computing. For two decades, NVIDIA has pioneered visual computing, the art and science of computer graphics, with our invention of the GPU. The GPU has also proven to be unbelievably effective at solving some of the most complex problems in computer science. Today, NVIDIA's GPU simulates human intelligence, running deep learning algorithms and acting as the brain of computers, robots and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction. And in the next few years, it will transform every industry.

We are looking for a Cost Analyst to join our FP&A team supporting the Company's manufacturing operations. As an integral member of the FP&A team, our Organization's overarching responsibilities are to provide the highest caliber of relevant financial and business information that is both insightful and actionable, enabling effective decisions-making at all levels of the Company to improve our financial performance. This is a role for an energetic individual who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and who has excellent communication skills.

What you'll be doing:

• Partner with Finance, Engineering and Operations in determining product costs, bill of materials (BOM), and overhead to ensure accurate costing.


• Analyze production variances, including fluctuations between forecast and actual, with understanding, explanation, and resolution of same.


• Participate in monthly and quarter-close financial close and reconciliation.


• Participate in inventory forecast, supply and demand analysis


• Conduct quarterly inventory reserve analysis and generate reports for management.


• Identify and support continual process and procedure improvements for increased efficiency of managing data for analysis.


• Build relevant ad hoc analysis for business insight and effective decision-making, related to key strategic Finance initiatives.

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent experience), MBA or advanced degree in Accounting or Finance a plus.


• 8+ years of experience in Semiconductor industry experience at a global, high-tech corporation.


• Understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory and cost accounting.


• Experience with ERP systems, with preference for SAP or other leading ERP system.


• Ability to multi-task, work independently and in teams to identify and tackle problems enthusiastically and clearly identify key issues of importance for team resolution.


• Strong interpersonal and communication, written and verbal, skills, including bridging communication between Finance and Operations community.

• Strong financial and manufacturing knowledge with semiconductor experience.


• Proven track record of establishing relationships with cross functional business partners.


• Strong ability to drive continuous improvement of systems and processes.


• Confident, self-motivated, and high energy individual with the highest degree of ethics.


• Enjoy working in a rapidly changing environment with multiple priorities.

Widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and if you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you! As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/.

The base salary range is 124,000 USD - 195,500 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits . NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.