Project Controller

Vitesco Technologies will be joining forces with Schaeffler as of October 1st 2024 to form a leading motion technology company. While this transition is underway, we remain committed to our current projects and hiring top talents to support our continued growth. We encourage you to apply for this role and shape tomorrow with us.Project ControllerProject ControllerJob ID: 37352Location:Auburn Hills, USJob Flexibility:​Project ControllerJob ID: 37352Location: AH SouthSalary Classification: SG 10 / 11​Our Auburn Hills, MI location is seeking a highly self-motivated and detail-oriented Senior Project Controller to join our team. The ideal candidate has excellent problem-solving skills and experience analyzing financial data.THE POSITIONBusiness Controller for customer projects within Division Electrification. The business Controller will be primarily responsible for financial activities related to the acquisition and development phases of a customer project.Responsibilities include:

Calculation of all commercial responses to our customers (quote Pre-Commitment Information Sheet (PCIS) and change requests)

Project cost calculations from innovation through acquisition and development phase until SOP

Perform all financial analysis for capital request, post completion audits, business sketches/cases, make vs. buy, benchmarking, etc.

Facilitator of the Cost Reduction (CRP) Process

Maintenance of electronic cost & profitability tracking tool “ePCIS” electronic Project Profitability Tracking during development (D3) phase

Driving the business to maintain / improve the awarded profitability – cost reductions, price increases, customer contracts, workshops, …

Business partner to PL / BU Management / Controlling / Project Managers

Support Sales regarding Customer Cost Analysis and manage the compliance of the Open Book Policy

Ensure corporate guidelines and processes for Business Controlling topics

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, operations, or related

3-7 years of experience in engineering, finance, operations, project management, or purchasing

Experience in evaluating processes to determine current relevance and drive change to position the organization as a market leader by utilizing streamline processes and proving the most relevant data

Experience inspiring others to achieve full potential and drive the business by challenging cultural norms and old ways of doing things

Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Good understanding of excel functions / formulas

Preferred Qualifications:

Finance or technical degree plus MBA

Proven ability to work with cross culture & cross regional teams

Experience working on international teams and understanding of other cultures (NA, Asia, several European cultures)

Experience working with automotive projects

Understanding of financial concepts such as IRR / ROS / NPV / Depreciation, etc.

Understanding of financial concepts such as IRR / ROS / NPV / Depreciation, etc.

Understanding of production concepts such as cycle time, efficiency, capacity, etc.

Understanding of global economics, ie. currencies and impact of different exchange rates

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.www.schaeffler.com/careersYour ContactVitesco Technologies USA, LLCDaniel CableEEO StatementVitesco Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, including but not limited to people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people from all ethnicities and creeds, working parents, or people with long unemployment periods. All qualified individuals will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. To be considered, an application must be submitted to a specific position for which Vitesco Technologies has a current posted job opening. Qualified applicants will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which they apply. Further, Vitesco Technologies provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to careersusa&canada@vitesco.com. This email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process.Vitesco Technologies is a leading international developer and manufacturer of cutting-edge drive systems for sustainable mobility. With intelligent system solutions and components for electric, hybrid, and internal combustion drive systems, Vitesco Technologies is making mobility clean, efficient, and affordable. The product portfolio includes electric drives, electro20nic controls, sensors and actuators, and exhaust gas treatment solutions. In 2023, Vitesco Technologies generated sales of around €9.23 billion and employs a workforce of around 35.500 employees at 50 locations. Vitesco Technologies is headquartered in Regensburg, Germany.