About The Opportunity
We are seeking to hire a Global Costing lead to be a member of the GKN Automotive Costing Team. this role will be key in managing the costing process fro new buisness opportunities. THis role can be based in Poland, Portugal Or Slovenia at the established GKN Automotive Site.
The role supports Director Programme Costing and works closely with plant finance teams, Programme Controllers and all other functions (especially Account teams, ME and PU) on all financial aspects of costing in Europe.
Costing Lead Europe prepares costs and financial models for NBAQ, evaluates margin analysis of running programs (D-Phase), evaluates VA/VE and D-Phase changes, supports the preparation of Make vs Buy analysis, works on cost tasks to recover profitability.
Former experience as a plant Controller, costing manager, Senior Cost & Price Analyst or strong controlling responsibilities.
Advanced knowledge of Excel (pivot table), Word, Power Point. Knowledge of VCOR, IDash, Qlikview and Product Costing. Results focused with good written and oral communications skills; Leadership and charisma; flexible; result oriented.
Provide support to the Division with complete, accurate and timely financial costing information to support business development and the decision making process
Standardize and further develop costing in Europe
Support Director Program Costing to prepare financial information to formulate strategies with respect to product profitability, capital investment, and other strategic planning activities
Investigate and identify cost reduction opportunities through cost analysis review
Provide support on cost breakdown preparation (NBAQ and D-Phase)
Develop and maintain skills and professionalism in the costing network within the Region
support to Plants on annual calculation of Standard Costs
prepare Programme trackings (D-Phase) highlighting gaps in profitability.
Utilise cost methodologies and tools and appropriate software to prepare and maintain reliable and accurate data. Key focus is VCOR data reliability
Share costing best practises
Be involved in: 1) Preparation of Financial model for NBAQ; 2) Standard Costing ? Assurance of standard costs for all products, alignement with Divisional Standard and reconciliation with Budget P&L; 3) Gross Margin Management for D-Phase programs ? VCor application in all plants, Vcor data reliability; 4) VA/VE costing; 5) Make vs Buy
GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions.
With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world?s car manufacturers.
Diversity and Inclusion
As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success.
A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN Automotive. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world.
GKN Automotive is an equal opportunity employer.
We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success.
A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world.
GKN is an equal opportunity employer.
We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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