Auburn Hills, MI30+ days ago
Perform business case analyses using the PCIS tool, prepare customer cost breakdowns, financial bridges, and conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support new business opportunities Project lifecycle management: Manage program controlling activities throughout the development phase, including tracking project profitability, recommending improvement actions, and partnering with execution teams to meet award-level targets Perform regular updates on RoS bridges to outline the development of different cost categories Perform regular PCIS updates ( 2x p.a.) Analyze and monitor profitability for projects in series production, including cost structure reviews, target setting, and CRP initiatives aimed at improving contribution margins Evaluate design changes during product life, manage cost reduction programs, make vs. Job description Position serves as a valued business partner, leading key financial initiatives to support strategic decision-making, enable business growth, and maximize profitability Key responsibilities: Quoting Process: Participate Quote Kick-Off Meeting and review completeness of documentation; demand missing input from all interfaces Provide financial oversight during the quoting phase by evaluating critical cost drivers such as effort estimates, bill of materials, tooling, plant cost structure, commercial reimbursements, and other cost elements Lead PCIS (Product Costing Information System) calculations and secure necessary management approvals by consolidating cross-functional inputs (e.g., Sales, Controlling, Purchasing, Industrial Engineering) to ensure accurate business case modeling.