Job Description: Ideation / Proposal (PLUS Phases 0/1) Financial planning and analysis supportSupport development group in business estimationIs responsible for business planning, product cost, price, profitability, incl. engineering, tooling, invest, startup costPreparation of Targeted Business Plan with 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 request; incl. tooling and start-up cost.Budget planning for all program financial aspects and develop system / tools for cost tracking and cost controlling (plan vs. actuals)Management of all program financial aspects of product change management.Build team with 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 program team with required program financial documentationJob Requirements: B.Eng / B.Com Accounting or Economics or similar with a strong focus on Controlling/FinanceCosting ExperienceProject Controlling ExperienceMin. 3 years in a controlling environment (preferably automotive manufacturing related / technically orientated)Advance PC and Spreadsheet literacyExperience in ERP systemCritical and analytical thinking