Brief description of the position:
Manage all costs before new car series production, cover planning, budget, cost analysis, project supervision and process optimization to cut waste and boost business value.
Key Tasks:
Control all costs in the pre-series production phase for new model launches.
Prepare long-term & short-term financial plans for each car line: 10-year strategy plans, 5-year operation plans, annual budgets and monthly rolling forecasts. Deliver accurate regular reports on time.
Strictly follow budget rules and standard approval steps to stop overspending across all departments
Deep dive deviation between actual costs and budgets, find out the root causes of cost gaps, and work out practical solutions to fix these deviations.
Set financial and business targets to raise overall company value. Support each business team to track performance with unified standards.
Monitor all new model launch work across departments. Keep costs efficient, submit precise financial reports and follow strict internal control rules.
Upgrade financial control systems and daily work processes. Make cost data consistent and clear in every production step.
Performing individual task-related duties in accordance with the knowledge and experience of the position holder.
Qualification and skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Automotive or related majors.
Working experience:
At least 1–3 years cost control experience in auto manufacturing; new car launch cost experience is preferred.
Knowledge, skills and others:
Familiar with financial work: planning, budgeting, rolling forecast, cost analysis and report
Know pre-series production workflows, launch cost structure, internal control and budget approval processes.
Skilled in SAP ERP and advanced Excel functions
English fluent spoken and written, German is a plus/favorable