Cost Containment Coordinator

We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Containment Coordinator to join Europe Prototype Team. This role is responsible for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing material expenditures according to budget targets, while working collaboratively with various teams (Finance, Project Manager, Program Manager, Senior Prototype Leader, with Aptiv Plants, Engineering Teams).

Your role:

• Support the maintenance of Prototype Material Budget
• Monitor projects expenditures on a weekly basis to ensure alignment with budget and forecast targets
• Analyze additional budget needs using a defined checklist methodology (forecast verification, credits availability, project funding requirements, etc.)
• Review, verify and approve purchase requisitions through multiple systems
• Conduct regular material forecast reviews with Project Management teams
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance and Operations teams to monitor projects expenses
• Prepare and present budget status reports to leadership, including detailed data analysis that identifies cost trends and optimization opportunities (advanced excel required)
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives of budget management processes and cost control methodologies

Your background:

• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and SAP environment
• Strong analytical, data analysis and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Fluency in English

Nice to have:

• University Graduate - Education in Accounting, Finance or Economy
• Experience of working In Power BI

Why join us?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones

• Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events

• Access to sports groups and Multisport card

• Hybrid work (min. 47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)

• Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get 3,5% on each gross salary)

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!

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