What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Cost Analyst position at Bosch Group?
Company Description
Bosch Charleston is a part of a global network with close to 400,000 associates who make products that are “Invented for Life.”
The Bosch Charleston plant has a long history in the Lowcountry and was established in 1974. We Drive. to provide a safe and inspiring environment for our associates. We make a difference and delight our global customers by creating state of the art products.
Over the past five years we have contributed over 1 million USD to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and environmental organizations in the Lowcountry through the Bosch Community Fund. Additionally, Bosch Charleston works closely with our partners to support these initiatives through volunteerism. There are many opportunities to get involved and we hope you will join us as we make a difference in the Lowcountry.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Product Controller to join the Charleston plant finance department. The Product Controller will lead detailed financial planning and analysis for Electrified Motion division product line at the Charleston production facility. Tasks will include month end variance analysis, quarterly result forecasting, cost reduction measures tracking, multi-year business planning of production costs, unit cost calculation of production costs, and reporting of financial results to plant and divisional executive leadership.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Lead all financial planning and analysis processes for the Electrified Motion division product line as part of the value stream at the production facility.
- Analyze and evaluation monthly financial results and advise management.
- Lead all monthly, quarterly, yearly, and long-term forecasting process for product line.
- Create cost targets for annual business plan and analyze input in SAP to ensure compliance with margin, cost and KPI planning for product line.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to plant, corporate, and executive management related to standard reporting processes of financial results.
- Perform investment analysis – discounted cash flow, net present value and internal rate of return analysis.
- Support product line with part number setup, costing and release.
- Evaluate cost savings measures identified within the product line and estimate dollar impacts on new acquisitions.
- Monitor KPI performance to support successful achievement of business plan targets.
- Participate in global benchmarking efforts and lead local product line cost benchmarking analysis.
- Ensure traceability and compliance with internal procedures through proper documentation and approvals.
If you are a self-driven, detail-oriented financial leader with a deep understanding of manufacturing finance, we encourage you to apply and join our team at the Charleston plant.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing controlling, finance or data analysis.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost structures, financial reporting, and financial modeling.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and other financial software (ERP systems, Power BI, etc.).
- SAP experience preferred
Additional Information
BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives
• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)
By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce – EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.
Indefinite U.S work authorized individual only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.
