Cost Controlling Manager

LEAR CORPORATION; Coventry; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation is seeking a Costing/Estimating Manager to join the finance team for the costing of a new project with a prestigious OEM. The role reports to the Financial Director and leads cost analysis across Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering and Finance.

Responsibilities include managing RFQ processes, guiding cost analyses for tooling and variable costs, and coordinating with Intercompany divisions on make-or-buy decisions. Strong MS Excel and SAP skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Cost accounting and control for projects or products.
• Experience with financial analysis across RFQ and development stages.
• Familiarity with SAP and MS Excel for cost modelling.

Responsibilities

• Manage the process of new RFQ with Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering and Finance to obtain right financials on time.
• Lead cost analysis teams to track all activities, costs and price evolution during product development.
• Support cost analysis for tooling changes and variable costs (was-is).
• Coordinate with Intercompany divisions on make or buy decisions for components.
• Provide management with updates on risks and opportunities for development projects.
• 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

Job description

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Job Description

Lear Corporation is looking for a Costing/Estimating Manager who will work with the finance team on the costing for a new project with a prestigious OEM. He will report directly to Financial Director

Responsibilities

• Manage the process of new RFQ with other teams Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering and Finance to obtain the right Financials level requested by Division on time and accurate.
• Manage Cost analysis teams to be obtain all activities request by system, evolution of costs and price during the developments of product.
• Cost analysis support for new request and modification tooling and variable cost (was-is)
• Cost analysis support and manage with other Intercompany division (Foam, Trim covers, Headrests, Wire harness and Metal parts) process of make or buy.
• Providing MGR update on risks & opportunities for all development products.
• Interacting with Engineering, Sales, Program Management Teams, Purchasing and Cost Analysis
• Contributing to Lear financial strategy and decision-making processes

Skills

Cost Accounting

Workflow Management

Accounts Payable

Procurement

Critical Thinking

Internal Auditing

SAP Applications

Capital Expenditure

Accounts Receivable

Experience Requirements

• Nice to have experience in working in Automotive or Production facilities
• Leadership skills with proven experience in managing successful teams
• Excellent communication skills and business acumen
• Ability to work closely and build partnership with other departments and functions including senior level management
• High level of reliability and working ethics
• Ability to work under the time pressure and deadlines
• Computer literacy with advanced MS Excel skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located.