Cost Analyst Accountant

Manpower is seeking an experienced Finance Coordinator to support a critical direct material cost (DMC) reduction initiative within a leading automotive organization. This position plays a key role inidentifying and delivering cost savings for current production vehicles and components. This highly collaborative role partners closely with a cross‑functional team consisting of a Buyer, Engineer, Cost Engineer, and Finance Coordinator to evaluate savings opportunities, develop business cases, and support supplier negotiation strategies. Job Title: Account - Finance Coordinator Location: Auburn Hills Pay Range: $43.77/hr What’s the Job? Validate commercial and technical cost‑saving opportunities through detailed financial business cases. Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and quantify potential savings initiatives. Develop supplier fact packs and support negotiation strategies aimed at driving direct material cost reductions. Ensure compliance with savings governance processes, documentation standards, and approval requirements. Analyze complex financial and operational data to support decision‑making and cost optimization efforts. What’s Needed? Minimum of 5 years of experience in one or more of the following: Purchasing Finance Product Finance Vehicle Cost Engineering Plant Cost Analysis Comparable analytical and financial roles Proven ability to build, validate, and defend financial business cases Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex data from multiple sources High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, governance, and process compliance What’s in it for me? Competitive Wage Great company culture About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals. In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis and Talent Solutions. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. #J-18808-Ljbffr Manpower