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TI Fluid Systems · 1 day ago

Commercial Finance Manager

Auburn Hills, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

TI Fluid Systems is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to provide financial analysis and support business decisions for sales and pricing. The role involves developing financial models, analyzing contracts, and reporting on financial performance to drive profitability.

AutomotiveManufacturingProduct Design

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing programs in development and current production programs to achieve and maintain the approved business case metrics

Provide sound business cases, cost analysis, margin analysis, product, and customer portfolio analysis in close cooperation with the Supply, Manufacturing and Business Development departments

Great broad skill set includes analytical, communication, strategic thinking, and technical knowledge of the products

Outstanding organization and documentation skills and high attention to analytical details

Provides leadership in communication, character, critical thinking, change mastery, conflict resolution, & coaching and teaming

Develop New Business Plans which assess IRR and EBITDA

Support Quotations to be submitted to Customers

Work with a complex bill of material to understand and cost a product, and related cost drivers

Work with a variety of manufacturing processes and related costs

Able to develop customer financial strategies, evaluate business cases, manage all aspects of the quote process and communicate effectively

Co-pilot with program management to provide financial transparency to facilitate solid decision making

Co-pilot with program management in managing risks & opportunities

Attend project team meetings

Follow-up on open financial issues until they are resolved

Perform monthly financial updates for top management (Program Reviews, Launch Readiness Review, etc.)

Understands the automotive industry, market forces, customer systems, target setting process and typical negotiating strategies

Set cost targets for suppliers, support Make vs Buy Decisions

Providing input for plants/engineering/tooling for Profit Plan/Forecast

Control development spending, and challenge the team to identify ways to reduce cost

Initiate and support product cost reduction efforts

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Financial modelingFinancial analysisProject managementAdvanced MS ExcelAutomotive experienceManufacturing experienceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingTime management

Required

A Bachelor's Degree is required in Business, Finance, Business Administration or Engineering

Minimum of 5 years' experience related to financial management or project management

Strong finance skills and familiarity with business case preparation - financial metrics (IRR%, EBIT, EBITDA)

Project management skills and proven history of successful completion on independent assignments

Ability to multi-task and problem-solve in a fast-paced, changing environment

Demonstrates keen sense of priorities, inspire others with forward looking orientation

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficient in advanced MS Excel