What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Rubber Technology Expert position at Hutchinson?
Applies principles of cost accounting to conduct studies which provide detailed cost information not supplied by general accounting systems. The profitability and margin analyst will be responsible for measuring profitability, leading cross-functional workshops, and continuously working to maintain or improve our portfolio's gross margin, assuming a critical role in ensuring the financial health and strategic growth of our company.
We are 40 000 men and women who meet the challenges faced by our automotive, aviation, defence and industry customers every day. Our passion for challenge and our enthusiasm encourage us to imagine, design and produce high performance and innovative fluid, sealing system and anti-vibration solutions. Working at Hutchinson means being curious about everything, contributing to the evolution of mobility and reducing carbon emissions.
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A French company with an international presence (25 countries): 170 years of history and passing on our know-how.
3.8 billion in turnover, with 5% invested in R&D.
- Plans study and collects data to determine costs of business activity such as process, labor, and material management.
- Analyzes changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided, to determine effects on costs.
- Analyzes actual manufacturing costs and prepares periodic report comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
- Provides management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
- Conduct detailed financial analysis to measure and monitor profitability across various business units and products.
- Develop and maintain profitability models and dashboards to provide insights to senior management.
- Identify areas of financial improvement and implement strategies to enhance profitability.
- Facilitate and animate workshops with cross-functional teams to drive financial initiatives and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
- Collaborate with different departments (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Operations) to gather data and insights for financial planning and decision-making.
- Lead discussions on cost-saving measures, revenue enhancement, and margin improvement opportunities.
- Analyze and manage the gross margin of the company's portfolio of products and services.
- Provide recommendations for pricing strategies, cost optimization, and investment decisions to maximize gross margin.
- Prepare and present detailed financial reports and analyses to executive leadership.
- Assist in physical inventory auditing.
- Backup to both cost estimator and cost accountant.
- Other duties as assigned
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Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and process several abstract and concrete variables. Must be able to assess reasonableness of the analysis performed.
