Global Costing Manager - Manufacturing Finance

Yanfeng; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng is seeking a Costing Manager in the United States (MI) to lead cross-functional cost analysis for quotes. You will ensure BOM completeness, apply make-versus-buy analysis, and assess cost drivers such as labor, overhead, and tooling to develop competitive proposals.

The role requires five years in finance with automotive experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication to translate complex data for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant professional work experience.
• Automotive manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Fluent English, both spoken and written.
• Strong analytical skills in accounting and finance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the collection, validation, and integration of inputs into quote proposals.
• Ensure BOM is complete and cost-justified; articulate make-vs-buy strategy.
• Evaluate quote assumptions and key cost drivers; communicate with stakeholders.
• Develop overhead costing knowledge and apply to business cases.
• Handoff completed quotes to SDT teams.
• 20% travel to Yanfeng locations.

Skills

Manufacturing finance

Overhead costing

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, or Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Database experience

Job description

Yanfeng is seeking a Costing Manager in the United States (MI) to lead cross-functional cost analysis for quotes. You will ensure BOM completeness, apply make-versus-buy analysis, and assess cost drivers such as labor, overhead, and tooling to develop competitive proposals.

The role requires five years in finance with automotive experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication to translate complex data for stakeholders.