Automotive Costing & Estimating Manager

LEAR CORPORATION; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation is seeking a Costing/Estimating Manager in the United Kingdom to partner with the finance team on costing for a new project with a prestigious OEM. The role reports directly to the Financial Director and requires close collaboration with Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance.

The successful candidate will lead cost analysis for tooling, variable costs, and intercompany make-or-buy decisions, while providing risk-and-opportunity insights to support Lear's financial

Qualifications

• Experience with cost accounting and analysis for RFQ/new projects.
• Ability to work with Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering and Finance to obtain accurate financials.
• Strong MS Excel skills and financial modelling experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the RFQ process with Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering and Finance to secure timely, accurate financials.
• Lead cost analysis teams; track cost evolution and pricing throughout development.
• Provide cost analysis support for tooling changes and variable costs (as-is vs. to-be).
• Coordinate with intercompany divisions on make-or-buy decisions and cost processes.
• Provide management with 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.

Skills

Cost Accounting

Workflow Management

Accounts Payable

Procurement

Critical Thinking

Internal Auditing

SAP Applications

Capital Expenditure

Accounts Receivable

Tools

SAP Applications

Job description

Lear Corporation is seeking a Costing/Estimating Manager in the United Kingdom to partner with the finance team on costing for a new project with a prestigious OEM. The role reports directly to the Financial Director and requires close collaboration with Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance.

The successful candidate will lead cost analysis for tooling, variable costs, and intercompany make-or-buy decisions, while providing risk-and-opportunity insights to support Lear's financial