OverviewOur Client within the Automotive Industry is seeking a Financial Account Manager to join their team.Minimum RequirementsEng. / B. Com Accounting/Economics or similar with a strong focus on Controlling/Finance3 years in a controlling environment (preferably automotive manufacturing related / technically orientated)Costing/Project Controlling ExperienceExperience in QAD or similar ERP systemAdvanced PC and Spreadsheet literacyJob ResponsibilitiesIdeation / Proposal (PLUS Phases 0/1) financial planning and analysis supportSupport development group in business estimationResponsible for business planning, product cost, price, and profitability, including engineering, tooling, investment, and start-up costPreparation of targeted Business Plan with an interface to advanced sales /business development, budget planning, and controlling of acquisition expendituresProvide and secure integration of detailed financial information (e.g. volume, mix, price, BOM) for Plant Controlling for Profit Plan and ForecastSupport/coordinate engineering budget planningDefine program business plan and submit capital investment requests, including tooling and start-up costs.Budget planning for all program financial aspects and develop system/tools for cost tracking and cost controlling (plan vs. actuals)Management of all programs' financial aspects of product change management.Build a team with a program manager for strategy and execution of customer negotiationsLead sales pricing strategy and quote presentation to the Customer in alliance with Program Management / Platform Management Development (PLUS Phase 2)Prepare program financial documentation for customer negotiations, interface with customer finance organizationDefine tasks/actions and timing to achieve or improve program financial goals (roadmap to target / program profitability) together with the Program ManagerCreate and perform program financial issue list Design, Verification, Validation, and Launch (PLUS Phases 3-5)Attend phase exit reviews and support the program team with required program financial documentationKey Competencies / SkillsCritical and analytical thinkingDetail OrientatedTeam playerCustomer focusHigh ethical standards and behaviors in keeping with the Leadership Expectation ModelAble to travel internationally