Cost Analysis Lead – North America, Automotive

Mobis North America; Plymouth (MI); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mobis North America is seeking a senior cost leader to head the North American cost analysis team, driving cost targets, profitability tracking, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires deep expertise in manufacturing costs, RFQ cost calculations, and VE initiatives.

You will mentor a team of cost analysts, partner with engineering and operations, and deliver quantitative insights to inform strategic decisions.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Accounting, or related field; MBA/CPA/CMA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in cost analysis, program finance, or operations finance in automotive/manufacturing.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience with hiring and mentoring teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures (BOM, labor, overhead, logistics).
• Advanced financial modeling and proficiency in Excel; ERP experience (SAP preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects with tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; Korean language skills preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead North American cost analysis team.
• Recruit, train, and mentor cost analysts.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accuracy and collaboration.
• Lead cost target setting and RFQ cost calculations for new business pursuits.
• Track and report program profitability throughout the product lifecycle.
• Partner with engineering, purchasing, and operations to analyze BOM structures, materials, logistics, labor, and overhead costs.
• Support cost optimization and value engineering efforts.
• Act as primary financial interface with cross-functional teams to support program success.
• Translate technical data into actionable cost insights.
• Support commercial negotiations with cost information.
• Establish regional cost analysis processes aligned with global standards.
• Develop standard costing models, cost tracking, and reporting structures.
• Provide timely reporting on cost performance, risks, and opportunities to CFO and leadership.

Kenntnisse

Cost analysis

Team leadership

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

ERP systems (SAP)

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Engineering/Accounting

MBA/CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

MS Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Mobis North America is seeking a senior cost leader to head the North American cost analysis team, driving cost targets, profitability tracking, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires deep expertise in manufacturing costs, RFQ cost calculations, and VE initiatives.

You will mentor a team of cost analysts, partner with engineering and operations, and deliver quantitative insights to inform strategic decisions.