Financial Analyst (Cost Estimator).

Req ID El Salto, Mexico We are reinforcing our team in the area of Commercial Controlling North America at our location in El Salto. Main Accountabilities, Responsabilities and Deliveries Prepare complex pricing and profitability analyses supporting New Business Quotes (RFI, RFQ) and post award cost changes. Collaborate with Account Managers, Program Managers, Manufacturing, Engineering and other functional areas to gather and question all cost assumptions used to prepare a quote. Analyze the impact of cost changes and recommend adjustments to pricing that will support business objectives and plans Work directly with Sales and Program Management to improve financial status of current and potential programs by analyzing results and variances, identifying trends and recommending appropriate actions Prepare price breakdowns which sales will use in customer communications Challenge the cost inputs used in the quotes, and the conventional methodologies to improve the process and develop new approaches Ensure the availability of relevant KPIs in the Program Management process from SOP to the EOP in collaboration with the functional areas. Tracking and Analysis of Profitability for Projects in series production using SAP CO-PA tool, including feedback for maintenaince of master data. Finance partner for Cost Optimization initiatives (e.g. VA/VE Management and Make-and-Buy). Finance partner for Claim Management (e.g. inflation and volume analysis, special recoveries, etc.). Validation in shopfloor of SAP calculation and information for new quotes to customer. May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Acounting, Finance, Business or related. 0 - 1+ years of experience as Cost Analyst, Cost Estimator, Pricing Analyst, Project Controller or related. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly identify cost-saving opportunities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools Comfort with last minute deadlines and ambiguous situations What We Offer Global work environment Growth opportunities Major Medical Expenses Insurance Competitive wages