Specialist of Cost Optimization

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Position Summary:

Performs financial cost analysis accounting functions in an automotive manufacturing environment to meet and exceed company goals and objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Complete month-end close and reporting duties in a timely and accurate manner; ensure financials’ integrity in accordance with HMMA policies and procedures.
• Determine cost drivers in manufacturing.
• Perform SAP functions.
• Complete analysis of costs, variances, and reports.
• Maintain Unit Cost System.
• Monitor and calculate inventory reserves.
• Perform standard vs. actual analysis.
• Perform detailed material, labor, and overhead cost analysis and review.
• Prepare financial statements and margin reports.
• Establish annual budgets.
• Analyze cost of operations, processes, departments, and vehicle costs.
• Review inventory valuations for reserves.
• Develop pricing analysis and calculations.
• Prepare analytical analysis.
• Prepare ad-hoc analysis reporting.
• Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.
• Meet all other requirements as assigned. 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent preferred

Related Experience:

• 0 – 10 years job related experience preferred
• Exposure to international/global business manufacturing environments 

Training / Certification:

Skills / Knowledge:

• Word
• Excel – excellent skills desired
• PowerPoint
• SAP experience preferred
• Full understanding of Routings and BOM 

Additional Information:

Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.