Cost Analysis Manager

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the North American cost analysis team
• Recruit, train, and mentor cost analysts
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accuracy, accountability, and collaboration
• Lead cost target setting and RFQ cost calculations for new business pursuits
• Track and report program profitability throughout the product lifecycle
• Partner with engineering, purchasing, and operations to analyze BOM structures, materials, logistics, labor, and overhead costs
• Support cost optimization and value engineering efforts
• Act as the primary financial interface with cross-functional teams
• Translate technical and operational data into actionable cost insights
• Support commercial negotiations with timely and accurate cost information
• Establish and implement regional cost analysis processes based on corporate and European benchmarks
• Customize tools and systems for North American requirements while aligning with global standards
• Develop standard costing models, cost tracking systems, and reporting structures
• Provide timely reporting on cost performance, risks, and opportunities to the CFO and senior leadership
• Participate in strategic discussions and decision-making with data-driven cost perspectives
• Support global collaboration, benchmarking, team alignment, and project-related activities through travel

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Accounting, or a related field
• MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience in cost analysis, program finance, or operations finance in the automotive or manufacturing industry
• At least 3 years of leadership experience, with proven success in hiring, mentoring, and managing teams
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures, including BOM, labor, overhead, and logistics
• Advanced financial modeling skills and proficiency in Excel
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Comfortable working in a diverse, multicultural, and international business environment
• Experience collaborating with global teams and navigating cultural nuances in communication and business practices highly valued
• Korean language skills required
• Reliable mode of transportation
• Willingness to travel occasionally internationally and frequently locally
• Must not require Mobis immigration sponsorship now or in the future, including H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, E-2, TN, and J-1 sponsorship

Demonstrates expertise in cost analysis and financial modeling, with a strong focus on manufacturing cost structures and program finance. Proven leadership in team management and cross-functional collaboration, supported by advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.

• Cost Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Leadership Experience
• ERP Systems (SAP)
• Korean Language Skills

• Cost Target Setting
• BOM Analysis
• Cost Optimization
• Value Engineering
• Cost Tracking Systems
• Reporting Structures
• Program Profitability Tracking
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Financial Reporting
• Cost Calculations

• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Team Mentoring
• Influencing Stakeholders
• Cultural Sensitivity

• MBA
• CPA
• CMA

• Automotive Industry
• Manufacturing Industry
• Program Finance
• Operations Finance
• Cost Structures

• ERP Systems
• Excel
• Cost Analysis Tools
• Reporting Tools
• Benchmarking Tools