Lear Corporation
Costing/Estimating Manager
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Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Lear’s diverse team of talented employees in 37 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks 189 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com or on Twitter @LearCorporation.
The Costing/Estimating Manager
The Costing/Estimating Manager will lead our finance team in Coventry, reporting directly to the Financial Director.
Responsibilities
- Manage the process of new RFQ with other teams Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering and Finance to obtain the right Financials level requested by Division on time and accurate.
- Manage Cost analysis teams to be obtain all activities request by system, evolution of costs and price during the developments of product.
- Cost analysis support for new request and modification tooling and variable cost (was-is).
- Cost analysis support and manage with other Intercompany division (Foam, Trim covers, Headrests, Wire harness and Metal parts) process of make or buy.
- Providing MGR update on risks & opportunities for all development products.
- Interacting with Engineering, Sales, Program Management Teams, Purchasing and Cost Analysis.
- Contributing to Lear financial strategy and decision-making processes.
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To Be Successful For This Role
- University Graduate with bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or related discipline.
- At least 10 years of working experience in financial controlling field.
- Ability to work independently.
- Finance qualifications required.
- Nice to have experience in working in Automotive or Production facilities.
- Leadership skills with proven experience in managing successful teams.
- Excellent communication skills and business acumen.
- Ability to work closely and build partnership with other departments and functions including senior level management.
- High level of reliability and working ethics.
- Ability to work under the time pressure and deadlines.
- Computer literacy with advanced MS Excel skills.
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Position Based in Coventry UK
Why Lear
We offer a fantastic place to work that embraces diversity, opportunities for growth and the chance to be part of a company that puts its people first. Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace. Applicants must submit their resumes for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
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