FP&A Senior Analyst

Nextern· Costa Rica
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📍 Cartago, Cartago Province, Costa RicaFull time

About this role

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical FP&A Senior Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and decision support for our manufacturing operations in Costa Rica


Key Responsibilities

  • The FP&A Senior Analyst will have ownership of the local annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
  • Maintain a detailed financial model to support revenue, gross margin, labor, overhead, capital expenditure, and cash flow planning
  • Support the Finance Controller in the preparation of monthly, annual, and ad-hoc financial reporting packages
  • Owner of variance analysis teaming with local Cost Accounting team and the Finance Controller
  • Analyze financial results versus budget, forecast, and prior periods to identify key drivers and business trends that will support operational decision-making
  • Collaborate with global finance teams to ensure consistency in reporting and planning methodologies and analysis in the US and Vietnam on a project basis.
  • Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Manufacturing leaders to evaluate business performance  
  • Monitor manufacturing KPIs including:
  1. Standard cost variances
  2. Inventory levels / turns
  3. Freight and logistics costs
  4. Material usage and scrap Labor absorption, efficiency, and utilization
  5. Unit gross margin performance
  6. CapEx Tracking

  • Maintain and enhance financial reporting tools, dashboards and KPI’s
  • Support ERP optimization initiatives and data integrity efforts
  • Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve financial processes
  • Participate in ERP implementations, upgrades, and reporting enhancements as needed
  • Fluent in both English and Spanish (written and verbal)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive FP&A, Finance, or Manufacturing Finance experience
  • Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel Experience working within ERP systems
  • Familiarity with standard costing and cost accounting principle
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial results and business drivers to non-finance stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and partner effectively across local and global teams
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Profit Sharing
  • Hybrid work model
  • Training and development
  • Additional PTO

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Where is the FP&A Senior Analyst position at Nextern located?
This FP&A Senior Analyst role at Nextern is based in Cartago, Cartago Province, Costa Rica. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the FP&A Senior Analyst role at Nextern full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a FP&A Senior Analyst role in the Costa Rica department at Nextern.
Which team or department does the FP&A Senior Analyst at Nextern belong to?
This FP&A Senior Analyst position is part of the Costa Rica department at Nextern. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the FP&A Senior Analyst job at Nextern posted?
This FP&A Senior Analyst position at Nextern was posted on Jul 21, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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