Fixed Costs & Claims Analyst

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer seeks a financial analyst to manage fixed costs associated with Purchasing and Supplier Quality. The role requires at least 8 years of experience with a focus on finance or accounting, and expertise in SAP and accounting practices. Responsibilities include analyzing fixed costs, leading supplier cancellation claims processes, and preparing financial reports. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, plus proficiency in Excel and other financial tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Finance or Accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting including JVs and month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Controlling and tracking fixed costs related to P&S Q and PSFIN.
• Analyzing and reporting all activity related to fixed costs expense.
• Acting as lead operations analyst for supplier cancellation claims.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related degree

Tools

SAP

Onestream

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

This position is responsible for:

• Controlling and tracking fixed costs activity related to the Purchasing & Supplier Quality (P&S Q) and Purchasing Finance (PSFIN) organizations
• Analyzing and reporting all activity and actual results, by department (Director), related to fixed costs expense for both P&S Q and PSFIN
• Consolidating Global fixed costs monthly to report to the Global Group Purchasing CFO
• Acting as lead operations analyst and administrator for the supplier cancellation claims process, and assisting suppliers with claim submissions in the web based Supplier Cancellation Claim System (SCCS)
• Managing the SCCS system and resolving any issues regarding buyer, supplier or management updates, including changes with buyers, role assignments, claim approvals and entering account information
• Managing account reconciliations through GLCM for responsible key accounts and preparing period to period analysis and explain variances from actuals to budgets and forecasts

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related degree
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Finance or Accounting
• Knowledge of accounting including JVs and month-end close
• Experience with SAP
• Strong personal computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent accounting, analytical and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or CMA
• Ability to interact with all levels - Communication Skills
• Ability to work under pressure and in a time constrained environment
• Problem solving and ability to multi-task
• Experience using Onestream
• Variance Analysis & Period-to-Period Reporting
• Forecasting, Budgeting, Business Planning, Accounting Close