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Cost Accountant/Financial Analyst

Sanmina · Fremont, CA, US

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Job details

Work mode
On-site
Level
Senior
Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Oct 20, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 21, 2026
Job description

About this role

Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands.

Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

Summary

The Sanmina Fremont facility is a full-service enclosure systems solution manufacturing plant. Located in California’s Silicon Valley, this facility produces low-to-mid volume New Product Introduction (NPI) runs to full-scale volume. The Fremont facility offers everything from small piece parts to fully integrated and tested systems.

In addition, this location offers in-house painting capabilities and flexible logistics solutions in distribution, inventory management and hubbing, as well as repair services.

What You'll Do

  • Consolidating and analyzing financial data, taking into account company’s goals and financial standing
  • Assembling and summarizing data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status
  • Consolidate and analyze financial data (budgets, income statement forecasts etc) taking into account company’s goals and financial standing
  • Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance
  • Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks
  • Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysis
  • Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast models
  • Gather meaningful information, identify trends and recommend actions to management based on sound analysis
  • Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts
  • Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data
  • Gain and update job knowledge to remain informed about novelty in the market place
  • Consult with management to guide and influence long term and strategic decision making within the broadest scope
  • Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function
  • Actively assist the monthly financial close process in all respects
  • Lead and administrate Operations Finance projects
  • Assist in the monthly and quarterly financial close process
  • Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

  • Minimum of 5-7 years’ proven work experience as a Financial Analyst, specifically in a manufacturing environment; electronics manufacturing is a plus
  • Proficient with spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications. Oracle knowledge/experience is highly desirable.
  • Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills, drawing conclusions and communicating results
  • Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis
  • Proven knowledge of financial accounting including the monthly financial close process
  • Sufficient knowledge and ability to interpret, organize and analyze financial data from multiple sources including engineering, shop floor, accounting and other areas
  • Sufficient skills to develop ad hoc reports and presentations
  • Ability to work well alone as well as in a team environment
  • Leadership skills to lead multi-departmental projects
  • Excellent time management and prioritization skills with regard to strict deadlines.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Why Join Us?

At Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $80,000 and $120,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Sanmina employees also receive benefits including

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Sanmina, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition.
  • Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
  • Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment.
  • Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
  • Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws.
  • All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a "U.S.
  • Person," defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.
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