Cost Analyst
$43.77 per hourA-Line Staffing Solutions
Job Description Cost Analyst (Finance) – Value Creation / Cost Reduction Location: Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (Onsite) Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (flexible as needed) Pay: $43.77/hr Summary Hiring a Cost Analyst to support a high-impact value creation program focused on reducing direct material cost for current production vehicles/parts. This Cost Analyst role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in cross-functional work, builds strong business cases, and can validate savings opportunities using clean, defensible analysis. If you’ve worked in purchasing finance, manufacturing finance, product finance, FP&A, or cost engineering, this is a strong next step. (Cost Analyst role repeated intentionally for search visibility.) Responsibilities Build, validate, and defend financial business cases supporting cost reduction and direct material savings Partner daily with a cross-functional team (buyer, engineer, cost engineer, finance) to size opportunities and support negotiations Analyze supplier quotes and cost drivers using “should cost” thinking and cost breakdowns Create supplier fact packs and negotiation support materials; track progress to savings targets Monitor savings governance, documentation standards, and approval requirements Interpret complex data across multiple systems; communicate status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders Support reporting for purchasing finance (flow-through, carryover, incremental savings concepts) Maintain high accuracy and process discipline in financial models, trackers, and presentations Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (Master’s preferred) 5+ years in Purchasing Finance, Product Finance, Manufacturing Finance, Vehicle Cost Engineering, Plant Cost Analyst, FP&A, or similar analytical role Advanced Excel skills (models, pivots, lookups; strong data accuracy) Experience building business cases and presenting recommendations to cross-functional teams Familiarity with cost reduction programs, savings validation, and supplier negotiation support Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Automotive and/or manufacturing finance experience strongly preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr
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