Finance Transformation Manager, Product Costing Management

Autoliv; Jelcz-Laskowice; On-site; PLN 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Autoliv in Poland seeks a Finance Transformation Manager for Product Costing Management to drive visibility of gross margin from engineering to production and secure profitability.

The role bridges RD&E, Sales, Operations, SCM and Finance, leading analyses, shaping solution options and driving deployment of tools like Onestream, AFIS, ERP, ICAN and PowerBI to enable target profitability. You will engage senior leadership and manage program scope, costs and timelines.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Business Management or similar.
• Deep knowledge in Product Costing and related topics (e.g., ABC Costing).
• Experience leading transformational change programs in global environments.
• Understanding of accounting, planning & forecasting and management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Shape the overall program approach, plan and resourcing.
• Prioritize scope and drive leadership commitments.
• Lead strategy shaping, including solution and implementation options.
• Manage progress, outcomes and costs of the program.
• Engage cross-functional leadership for timely decisions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Product costing

Leadership

Forecasting

Education

University degree in Finance/Business

Tools

Onestream

AFIS

ERP

ICAN

PowerBI

Job description

Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as Finance Transformation Manager, Product Costing Management.

In this role you will lead the creation of capabilities and processes required to meet the objective: “Reliable gross margin visibility of our products from engineering phase up to production, to understand where we need actions and tasks, to secure optimal profitability.”

This position is within the office of the CFO.

This includes hands on analysis to understand current constraints, lead the shaping of solution options, driving informed and timely decision making with executive leadership, and leading the successful deployment and adoption of solutions for actual, forecast and quotation processes. The role will be the key bridge between functions and stakeholders involved in the end-to-end product lifecycle including RD&E, Sales, Operations, SCM and Finance.

Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:

• Shape the overall approach, methodologies, plans and resourcing required for the Program.
• Manage and prioritize program scope and focus areas, including driving related decisions and commitments from Leadership.
• Lead the shaping of overall program strategy, including solution and implementation options.
• Manage program progress, outcomes and cost.
• Engage cross-functional leadership with clear and timely communications to enable decisions and commitments.
• Oversee the development and outcomes of designs, including stakeholder engagement and approvals.
• Manage program related costs including internal, external (consulting), ensuring compliance with approved budgets, while providing timely updates and change requests.
• Engage stakeholders in the end-to-end process with communications to build awareness and support.
• Represent the program in established Autoliv governance mechanisms and events

If you have/are:

• University degree in Finance, Business Management or similar
• Professional fluent in English
• Deep knowledge in Product Costing and related topics like ABC Costing, Conversion Costing Methods etc.
• Experience leading transformational change programs in global and complex operating environments
• Understanding of accounting, planning & forecasting and management reporting in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of solutions available to enable target Product Profitability capabilities, including but not limited to Onestream, AFIS, ERP, ICAN and PowerBI.

We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.

In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.

More lives saved – more life lived!