Cost Controlling Manager( Finance)

Overview

In this role you will lead costing activities for new projects with a prestigious OEM, reporting to the Financial Director. You will coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely, accurate financials and drive cost analysis across development stages. You will support tooling changes, tooling costs, and variable costs, and manage intercompany make-or-buy decisions. You contribute to Lear’s financial strategy while communicating risks and opportunities to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new RFQ costing with Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering and Finance to deliver accurate financials on schedule
• Lead cost analysis teams to track activity, cost evolution and pricing during product development
• Provide cost analysis support for tooling changes and variable costs (was-is)
• Oversee intercompany make-or-buy processes with divisions such as Foam, Trim covers, Headrests, Wire harness and Metal parts
• Deliver management updates on risks and opportunities for development products
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Program Management, Purchasing and Cost Analysis teams
• Contribute to Lear’s financial strategy and decision-making processes

Key requirements

• Cost Accounting
• Workflow Management
• Accounts Payable
• Procurement
• Risk Management
• Critical Thinking
• Internal Auditing
• Financial Controls
• SAP Applications
• Capital Expenditure
• Accounts Receivable

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Leadership and people management
• SAP Applications
• Microsoft Excel (advanced)
• Capital Expenditure planning

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