Vehicle Cost Manager - Product Cost (Serial Life)

The Vehicle Cost Manager (Serial Life), Product Cost position resides within the Financial Planning & Analysis group. This position will support the Value Creation Program.This position is responsible for:Managing cost evolution for vehicle programs through Serial LifeDeveloping monthly PCS & TPC support documentationAligning with Chief Vehicle Executives (CVEs) & Program Economic Managers (PEMs) to ensure Finance alignment on program cost with Engineering leadershipManaging a team of six analysts that work alongside Program Economic Managers (PEM), Manufacturing Finance, MGA, Model Controllers, Purchasing Finance, IBT Finance, Sales & Marketing Finance, and Product EngineeringUnderstanding vehicle construction by systems/subsystems and part break-up to identify cost driversPromoting process simplification and accuracy along with other special studies as requiredPartnering with IT and global regions to ensure data integrity, tool enhancements, and standardized methodologies for PCS/TPC and program economicsBasic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Engineering; or related degreeMinimum 10 years of automotive industry experience in one or more of the following: program economics / vehicle finance cost, Vehicle Cost Engineering, platform finance, product cost (MGA / plant), or program managementStrong working knowledge of vehicle structure and bill of material concepts (BOM/EBOM) and ability to understand vehicle construction by systems/subsystemsExcellent leadership, communication, and people skills; ability to motivate and lead cross-functional teams without direct reporting relationshipProficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with relevant costing/engineering systems (e.g., EBOM, Vehicle Content Configurator, SAP, Engineering Change Notice)PowerPoint proficiency and experience creating executive-ready decks and clear narrative summariesPreferred Qualifications:Advanced technical or management degree (e.g., Master’s in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, or Accounting)Engineering vehicle cost analysis experience and / or experience in vehicle / component design & release engineeringPrior experience with plant budgets, engineering systems, or product cost at MGA / plant / Sales & MarketingAdvanced user in MS Office suite. Excel (e.g. pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts), Co-pilot, PowerPointBrand: FCA GroupJob ID: 2018520Employment Type: Full-timeJob Area: FinancePosted Date: 29/05/2026