This is a great opportunity to gain experience as support to the Finance Controlling of Engineering, Research & Development (ER&D) spending across multiple programs.
This individual works closely with Engineering, Purchasing, and Product Finance staff to manage and control all aspects of spending directly/indirectly supporting approved programs. Each analyst shares ownership with the Engineering team of the development, reporting, and tracking of budgeted, actual, and forecast spending for assigned programs. This role interacts very closely with the Engineering Operations teams as a direct business partner.
What you'll do:
- Forecast and Budget development
- Actual and Forecast reporting/variance explanations
- Direct Program/Indirect Cost Center spending and KPI tracking
- Review and Approval of spending requisitions
- Cost reduction opportunity identification
- Direct/Indirect Cost controlling and ledger deep dives
- Cost Center mapping/reporting/management
- Ad-hoc reporting/special projects as needed
What you'll learn:
- The ability to work with operational counterparts while practicing financial management (forecasts, budgets)
- Manage collaboration with engineering counterparts to optimize efficiency of ER&D spending from cost controllership perspective
- The ability to work with large data sets, and the ability to summarize (and often times present) the material in a clear and concise manner to all levels of management
- Learn engineering's product development process as well as the management process throughout the vehicle lifecycle
What this role will prepare you for:
Provides exposure to various “Industrial” areas, and therefore provides excellent background for rotational positions in the following areas:
- Product Finance
- Purchasing Finance
- Manufacturing Finance
Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute
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