Strategic Costing & Estimating 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

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.