Axiom Group Inc Hiring for Budget Analyst / Cost Analyst (Automotive Manufacturing) at Aurora, ON Full Time

Where does the Cost Analyst fit in?

The Cost Analyst (this can be YOU!) will be responsible for maintaining the costing and commercial issues associated with the Bill of Materials (BOM) accurate and up-to-date. Ensure the accuracy of BOM information in Axiom’s MRP system. Manages commercial changes such as LTA, supply chain changes and ensures accuracy of the ERP system. Updates and ensures accuracy for any or all commercial and process changes.

What can you expect as our next Cost Analyst?

Maintain the costing and commercial issues associated with the Bill of Materials (BOM) accurate and up-to-date

Analyze the margin of each part and examine the financial health of the parts, programs, program managers, division

Monitor costs throughout all phases, from quote to launch and production- facilitating meetings to discuss deviations and solutions

Responsible for monitoring all cost inputs

First point of contact for any Engineering Change Requests (ECR) to monitor costs and applicable financial impacts/changes

Prepare the reports for profitability and cash flow from part sales

Validate the commercial responsibility to evaluate the originally quoted costs vs the actual costs to initiate resolution for any identified discrepancies and areas of improvement

Maintain the accurate and up-to-date BOM information such as raw materials (resin), subcomponents, packaging configuration, and process changes including press size, mold cavity, cycle time, and labour requirement in Axiom’s ERP system

Manage commercial changes such as LTA, supply chain changes on MRP system

Manage engineering changes and the impact on the routed BOM

Ensure the setup on the ERP such as customers, purchase orders, shipping locations, packaging configurations to support the production and shipping functions

Be part of the new ERP system implementation team for improvements to Axiom’s business processes

Support and assist Accounting/Finance team as required

Additional Requirements:
Assist with capacity management for all divisions globally

Assist with managing tooling life span and refurbishment system

Identify, manage and prepare documents for commercial resolution in all areas of tooling life

Identify areas or improvement for business scalability and adherence to planned growth

Look for standardization, efficiency, commonization of materials, resin and packaging

Create a system and methodologies to track costs variations from quotes vs actual including all inputs including maintenance, tool repairs, labour etc.

Do you have what it takes to be our next Cost Analyst?

Post-secondary education in Finance/Accounting or related field

Minimum 3-5 years’ experience within the manufacturing industry

Proficient with Excel- Intermediate to advanced skills (formulas, pivot tables and graphs)

Impeccable oral and written communication & presentation skills, with the ability to interface with senior management

Good accounting, financial and cost understanding

Strong relationship building skills (internal & external stakeholders)

Ability to think & execute strategically and is results oriented

Self-motivated individual with a strong attention to detail

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi task as required

Problem identification and resolution skills (champions resolutions)

Understanding of supply chain cost evaluation

Understanding of APQP process is an asset!

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy of work with an ability to handle confidential information

Keeping other team members updated on the status of the work and any potential issues or questions.

Strong verbal and communication skills; must be fluent in English (written and oral)

Planning and organizational skills

Solid understanding of information systems

Perks?!

To name a few, we offer an amazing work environment/culture, ability to participate in multiple fun-filled company events and so much more! Don’t forget to ask us about our competitive total compensation package!

We, at Axiom are an equal opportunity employer. We are always looking for talented individuals who are motivated to meet and exceed their goals. We are proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish, and searching for new and talented additions to our team has always remained a priority.

Axiom is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.