Costing​/Estimating Manager

Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Lear’s diverse team of talented employees in 37 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks 189 on the Fortune 500.

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The Costing/Estimating Manager will lead our finance team in Coventry, reporting directly to the Financial Director.

• Manage the process of new RFQ with other teams Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering and Finance to obtain the right Financials level requested by Division on time and accurate.
• Manage Cost analysis teams to be obtain all activities request by system, evolution of costs and price during the developments of product.
• Cost analysis support for new request and modification tooling and variable cost (was-is)
• Cost analysis support and manage with other Intercompany division (Foam, Trim covers, Headrests, Wire harness and Metal parts) process of make or buy.
• Providing MGR update on risks & opportunities for all development products.
• Interacting with Engineering, Sales, Program Management Teams, Purchasing and Cost Analysis
• Contributing to Lear financial strategy and decision-making processes

• University Graduate with bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or related discipline
• At least 10 years of working experience in financial controlling field
• Ability to work independently
• Nice to have experience in working in Automotive or Production facilities
• Leadership skills with proven experience in managing successful teams
• Excellent communication skills and business acumen
• Ability to work closely and build partnership with other departments and functions including senior level management
• High level of reliability and working ethics
• Ability to work under the time pressure and deadlines
• Computer literacy with advanced MS Excel skills

Position Based in Coventry UK

We offer a fantastic place to work that embraces diversity, opportunities for growth and the chance to be part of a company that puts its people first.

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.