Senior Commercial Analyst

American Axle & Manufacturing; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

American Axle & Manufacturing, headquartered in Detroit, is seeking a Senior Commercial Analyst to strengthen the Finance team within the Metal Forming organization. The role focuses on developing business cases, cost analyses, and quotes for new programs, with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include leading financial analyses, supporting sales quotes, conducting make-vs-buy studies, and reporting program financial health through reviews with management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in Finance; at least 4 years as Finance Controller, at least 2 years in Cost Accounting.
• Experience in cash flow analysis.
• Experience with financial valuation and modeling.
• Familiarity with ABC costing.
• Excel skills at least at 80% level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all financial responsibilities related to the development of Business Cases and Cost Analyses for product programs.
• Coordinate with other functions to develop a business case and quote for opportunities.
• Review a bill of materials and manufacturing assumptions for reasonableness as part of the process.
• Assist the Sales team in quote preparation and run various pricing/volume scenarios as the need arises.
• Prepare a cost analysis for every change in program design, sourcing, and/or process change.
• Conduct make‑vs‑buy studies and evaluate cost reduction initiatives for financial feasibility.
• As a member of the launch team, attend weekly team meetings to remain up to date with program changes.
• Report financial status of product programs at program reviews with the management team.
• Support plant finance in developing cost models and manufacturing costs/rates.
• Work with different regions on customer, program, and product margin analysis.
• Collaborate with the capital planning group in budgeting and forecasting process.
• Actively contribute to departmental initiatives/process improvements to improve the overall department’s efficiency.
• Support ad‑hoc quick cost analysis as per management request.

Skills

Cash flow analysis

Financial valuation and modeling

ABC costing

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or equivalent experience

8+ years in Finance; at least 4 years as Finance Controller, at least 2 years in Cost Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Commercial Analyst

Job Description Summary

We are searching for a Senior Commercial Analyst to contribute to our Finance group within our Metal Forming organization. This role will be based out of our World Headquarters in Detroit. Join the rapidly growing team of motivated financial professionals working as a key member of a cross functional team, involved in activities like quoting new business, costing engineering changes, valuing make/buy scenarios and cost reduction opportunities. The position is responsible for monitoring and reporting the financial health of new programs until start of regular production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all financial responsibilities related to the development of Business Cases and Cost Analyses for product programs.
• Coordinate with other functions to develop a business case and quote for opportunities.
• Review a bill of material(s) and manufacturing assumptions for reasonableness as part of the process.
• Assist the Sales team in quote preparation and run various pricing/volume scenarios as the need arises.
• Prepare a cost analysis for every change in program design, sourcing, and/or process change.
• Conduct make‑vs‑buy studies and evaluate cost reduction initiatives for financial feasibility.
• As a member of the launch team, attend weekly team meetings to remain up to date with program changes.
• Report financial status of product programs at program reviews with the management team.
• Support plant finance in developing cost models and manufacturing costs/rates.
• Work with different regions on customer, program, and product margin analysis.
• Collaborate with the capital planning group in budgeting and forecasting process.
• Actively contribute to departmental initiatives/process improvements to improve the overall department’s efficiency.
• Support ad‑hoc quick cost analysis as per management request.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in Finance; at least 4 years as Finance Controller, at least 2 years in Cost Accounting.
• Experience in cash flow analysis.
• Experience with financial valuation and modeling.
• Familiarity with ABC costing.
• Excel skills at least at 80% level.

EEO Statement

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the disabled job seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e‑mail [e-mail]. AAM is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer.