Senior Fnancial Analyst

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc.; Bielsko-Biała; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Employee Pension Program (PPE)

Multisport card co-funding

Internal training and mentoring

Hybrid work model

Modern office in city center

Job summary

Cooper Standard is seeking a Program Financial Controller to act as the finance business partner within our automotive program teams, from RFQ through Start of Production. You will drive profitability by analyzing margins and coordinating with design, manufacturing, and purchasing teams.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Finance or Industrial Engineering, 5+ years in automotive or aerospace, and strong Excel plus SAP costing experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance or Industrial Engineering.
• At least five years of experience in automotive or aerospace with strong industrial exposure.
• Advanced Excel skills and SAP costing experience; English fluency is essential.

Responsibilities

• Partner with program managers to drive program profitability over time.
• Analyze product margins and their operational drivers, including BOMs, routings, cycle times, labor, scrap, and hourly rates.
• Challenge action plans and track profitability roadmaps.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, purchasing, sales, and plant teams.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Fluent English (written and spoken)

Analytical mindset

Education

Master’s degree in Finance or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP costing

Job description

Job Description

Are you a finance professional who wants to understand how a product is designed, sourced, manufactured, and turned into a profitable automotive business?

We are looking for a Program Financial Controller to act as the finance business partner within our automotive program teams, from RFQ through Start of Production.

Responsibilities

• Partner with program managers to drive program profitability overtime.
• Analyze product margins and their operational drivers, including: Product design and specifications Bills of material and production routings Cycle times, labor, scrap, and hourly rates Purchasing prices, volumes, tooling, and capital expenditure Customer price breakdowns.
• Challenge action plans and track profitability roadmaps.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, purchasing, sales, commercial finance, and plant teams.

Your profile

• Master’s degree in Finance or Industrial Engineering.
• At least five years of experience in automotive or aerospace, always with a strong industrial exposure.
• Example: product cost estimators, plant cost accountants, and industrial process engineers ready to move into a finance-oriented role.
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP costing experience is an advantage, AI Fluent English, both written and spoke.

What defines you

You are passionate about industry and business plans. You absolutely feel the need to understand the product and production process behind the numbers. You are comfortable discussing technical topics with engineers and translating operational decisions into financial impacts. You combine strong analytical skills with curiosity, independence, and clear communication. You have feet on the ground.

We Offer

Competitive benefits package

• Private medical care
• Employee Pension Program (PPE)
• Multisport card co-funding
• Internal training, mentoring, and development opportunities
• Hybrid work model (1 day per week in the office)
• Modern office in the city center with mountain views
• Friendly atmosphere and employee integration initiatives

Position Type

Regular

Additional Information

Remote Status: Hybrid

Company

Cooper Standard, headquartered in Northville, Mich. USA, is a leading global supplier of systems and components for the automotive industry. Products include sealing, fuel and brake delivery, and fluid transfer systems. Cooper Standard employs approximately 24,000 people globally and operates in 21 countries around the world. For more information, please visit www.cooperstandard.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran VEVRAA Federal Contractor