Cost Analysis Manager - Hybrid

Hyundai Mobis

$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Accounting, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in cost analysis, program finance, or operations finance in automotive or manufacturing.
  • At least 3 years of leadership experience in team management.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures including BOM, labor, overhead, and logistics.
  • Advanced financial modeling skills and proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to influence and align cross-functional teams.
  • Fluency in Korean is required.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and lead the North American cost analysis team.
  • Recruit, train, and mentor a team of cost analysts.
  • Foster a high-performance culture focused on accuracy and collaboration.
  • Lead cost target setting and RFQ cost calculations for new business pursuits.
  • Track and report program profitability throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Partner with engineering, purchasing, and operations to analyze costs.
  • Support cost optimization and value engineering efforts.

Benefits

  • Occasional domestic and international travel for collaboration and benchmarking.
  • Flexible work environment with a standard 40-hour work week.
  • Opportunity to influence cross-functional operations in a global team context.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS:

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
  • Establish and lead the North American cost analysis team.
  • Recruit, train, and mentor a team of cost analysts.
  • Foster a high-performance culture focused on accuracy, accountability, and collaboration.
  • Lead cost target setting and RFQ cost calculations for new business pursuits.
  • Track and report program profitability throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Partner with engineering, purchasing, and operations to analyze BOM structures, materials, logistics, labor, and overhead costs.
  • Support cost optimization and value engineering efforts.
  • Act as the primary financial interface with cross-functional teams to support program success.
  • Translate technical and operational data into actionable cost insights.
  • Support commercial negotiations by providing timely and accurate cost information.
  • Establish and implement regional cost analysis processes based on benchmarks from corporate and European offices.
  • Customize tools and systems to meet North American requirements while aligning with global standards.
  • Develop standard costing models, cost tracking systems, and reporting structures.
  • Provide clear, timely reporting on cost performance, risks, and opportunities to the CFO and senior leadership.
  • Participate in strategic discussions and decision-making with data-driven cost perspectives.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SKILLS/ REQUIRMENTS:

In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, tasks relating to the following area will be assigned as required.
  • Be a team player.
  • Have great attention to detail.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Be reliable (with reliable mode of transportation.)

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Accounting, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in cost analysis, program finance, or operations finance in the automotive or manufacturing industry.
  • At least 3 years of leadership experience, with proven success in hiring, mentoring, and managing teams.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures, including BOM, labor, overhead, and logistics.
  • Advanced financial modeling skills and proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
  • Must be comfortable working in a diverse, multicultural, and international business environment.
  • Experience collaborating with global teams and navigating cultural nuances in communication and business practices is highly valued.
  • The position may require occasional domestic and international travel to support global collaboration, benchmarking, team alignment, and project-related activities.
  • Korean language skills required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Position requires occasional or frequent moderate physical activity.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
  • A typical work week is 40 hours/week.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Office work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.

TRAVEL:
  • Occasional international travel
  • Frequent local travel

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CANDIDATE SPONSORSHIP:

Mobis does not provide immigration related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Mobis immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of Mobis as the immigration employer of record on a government form and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company. (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, E-2, TN, J-1, etc.)

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