The Finance Manager - Costing/FP&A; is responsible for leading the Sales/Contribution margin (CM)financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and performance reporting processes within the automotive plant.

The Finance

Manager, Costing/FP&A; ensures the accuracy of financial forecasts, supports the budgeting cycle, analyzes plant performance trends, and supports strategic decision-making.

Vacancy Status: Replacement Position - Existing role Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Support the development of Sales/CM annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans. Consolidate plant-wide financial inputs including sales, material cost, labor, overhead, scrap, launch spending. Prepare scenario models (volume changes, shifts in production mix, cost inflation impacts).

Present financial projections and risks/opportunities to Plant Controller and leadership team. Support development and maintenance of standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead. Material usage variance Scrap trends and quality impacts Overhead absorption and cost control Provide insights and recommendations to plant leadership to improve financial performance.

Track and report cost-reduction initiatives and CI project savings. Profitability & Margin Analysis Analyze monthly profit and loss performance by product line, customer program, and business segment. Evaluate margin changes driven by mix, cost changes, and operational performance.

Support customer quoting and commercial negotiations with financial insights. Prepare FP&A; reporting packages, dashboards, and executive summaries for plant and corporate review. budget (PPAP costs, DV/PV builds, premium freight, trials). Monitor profitability impacts of engineering changes (ECNs) and sourcing decisions.

Capital





Planning & Strategic Investment Analysis Assist in ROI, payback, and NPV (Net Present Value) analyses for major plant investments. Support prioritization of capital projects based on financial and operational impact. Act as a strategic financial partner to Operations, Materials Management and Purchasing.

Mentor junior finance team members and support development of analytical capability within the plant. Lead or participate in continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field. ~5-8 years of progressive experience in FP&A;, plant finance, or controlling; automotive manufacturing preferred. ~ Technical Skills Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, QAD, Oracle, Plex, etc.).

Advanced

Excel skills (pivot tables, modeling, XLOOKUP, Power Query preferred). Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced automotive setting.

Key Performance

Indicators (KPIs) Quality of variance analysis and financial insights Forecast accuracy for material, labor, overhead, and scrap Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process upon request. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, we may use technology, including AI-assisted tools, to help screen applications.

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📌 Finance Manager, Costing/Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) (Belleville)
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📍 Belleville