Manufacturing Studies Leader

This position is responsible for:

• Working with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Engineering, Quality, Labor Relations, and Finance to prepare comprehensive Make versus Buy studies for decision making by the executive committee.
• Coordinating and leading Executive Make/Buy Committee meetings.
• Supporting cross functional teams in assessing localization or insourcing of value-add projects.
• Developing future cost studies to support contract milestone and product allocation decisions.
• Performing sensitivity analysis as requested to help decision makers frame the alternatives under changing business scenarios.
• Ensuring all studies comply with FCA internal control policies.
• Maintaining database of studies and executive meeting minutes as proof of authorization.
• Assisting non-manufacturing groups with business case analysis as needed.

What You'll Learn:

• Make vs. Buy analysis with significant exposure to all facets of the manufacturing
• Complex business case analysis using discounted cash flow tools

What This Role Will Prepare You For:

• Leading technical meetings and presenting to all levels of management.
• Strengthening team building and consensus building experience.
• Controllership of product cost and overall cost accounting.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Industrial Engineering, or related
• 8+ years of experience in product, manufacturing finance and/or equivalent
• Expertise in Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or MS with Finance/Accounting designation
• Comprehensive understanding of Cash Based Costs, Discounted Cash Flow principles, and Net Present Value (NPV)
• Firm grasp of differential/incremental cost concepts
• Innate ability to identify and quantify qualitative factors
• Demonstrated experience in cost modeling and/or financial modeling
• Working knowledge of plant utilization and manufacturing cost drivers
• Automotive or manufacturing experience at the OEM or Tier One level
• Familiarity with tier 1 and 2 supplier costing and quote processes
• Comfortable with presenting to all levels of management, and leading meetings with a diverse group of personnel
• Strong team building and consensus building skills