The Cost Analyst prepares financial statements, conducts economic research, analyzes profit and loss reports, and generates forecasts for management recommendations.
What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.
Job Responsibilities:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Analyzes and prepares financial statements and reports such as income and inventory statements, balance sheets, and statements of financial position. Performs advanced professional, independent, and objective financial and business analyses of fixed capital and other investment proposals and other special financial studies. Supports finance function in various planning, reporting, and analytical capacities.
KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Level I
Level II
Level III
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.
Job Responsibilities:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Analyzes and prepares financial statements and reports such as income and inventory statements, balance sheets, and statements of financial position. Performs advanced professional, independent, and objective financial and business analyses of fixed capital and other investment proposals and other special financial studies. Supports finance function in various planning, reporting, and analytical capacities.
KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs economic research and studies of rates of return, depreciation, and investments.
- Analyses profit and loss income statements and prepares reports on findings to make recommendations to management.
- Generates forecasts and analyzes trends in sales, finance, and other areas of business.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Level I
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (or equivalent experience), with 0-2 years experience in an appropriate financial environment
- Demonstrated strong initiative in confronting and resolving problems.
- Effective in written and verbal communications, proven skills in interacting with others.
- Possess analytical skills.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work with minimal supervision.
- Proficient in use of computers, including spreadsheets and graphics.
Level II
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (or equivalent experience), three to five years experience in an appropriate financial environment.
- Experience in project management.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to aggressively interact and influence all segments of the organization.
- Proficient knowledge in manufacturing systems, competent in most phases of data base management and information reporting.
Level III
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (or equivalent experience), six to eight years experience in an appropriate financial environment.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting
Top Skills
Database Management
Graphics
Information Reporting
Spreadsheets
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