Automotive, Manufacturing, Technology

Specialist - Finance (Cost Optimization)

Montgomery, ALOnsiteFull TimePosted 4 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Cost drivers
Cost analysis
Variance analysis
Material cost analysis
Labor cost analysis
Overhead cost analysis
Financial statements
Margin reports
Vehicle costs
Inventory valuations

Nice to have

SAP
Routings
BOM
International business
Global manufacturing

Role summary

The Specialist - Finance (Cost Optimization) role in an automotive manufacturing environment focuses on performing financial cost analysis and accounting functions. Key responsibilities include completing month-end close, determining cost drivers, analyzing costs and variances, maintaining the Unit Cost System, and preparing financial statements and reports. The role also involves establishing budgets, analyzing operational costs, reviewing inventory valuations, and developing pricing analysis. Compliance with Business, Environmental, and Safety Management Systems is also required. Proficiency in Excel is desired, with SAP experience preferred.

Position Summary:

Performs financial cost analysis accounting functions in an automotive manufacturing environment to meet and exceed company goals and objectives.

Essential Functions:

Complete month-end close and reporting duties in a timely and accurate manner; ensure financials’ integrity in accordance with HMMA policies and procedures.
Determine cost drivers in manufacturing.
Perform SAP functions.
Complete analysis of costs, variances, and reports.
Maintain Unit Cost System.
Monitor and calculate inventory reserves.
Perform standard vs. actual analysis.
Perform detailed material, labor, and overhead cost analysis and review.
Prepare financial statements and margin reports.
Establish annual budgets.
Analyze cost of operations, processes, departments, and vehicle costs.
Review inventory valuations for reserves.
Develop pricing analysis and calculations.
Prepare analytical analysis.
Prepare ad-hoc analysis reporting.
Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.
Meet all other requirements as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent preferred

Related Experience:

0 – 10 years job related experience preferred
Exposure to international/global business manufacturing environments

Skills / Knowledge:

Word
Excel – excellent skills desired
PowerPoint
SAP experience preferred
Full understanding of Routings and BOM

Additional Information:

Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.

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