Material Cost Controller

orld's leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road-helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

YOUR ROLE

In this role, you will act as a strategic finance partner for EDS, North America and be responsible for material cost control, standard cost accuracy, and margin performance support. You will additionally ensure financial integrity of material valuation while driving cost optimization initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze standard vs. actual material cost and variances (PPV, usage, FX impact, Copper impact)

• Support month-end closing activities related to inventory and material cost

• Monitor cost drivers (raw materials, freight, duties, inflation)

• Partner with Procurement and Supply Chain to identify cost-saving opportunities

• Support Budget and Forecast processes for direct materials

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls

YOUR BACKGROUND

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics or equivalent experience

• Experience in industrial controlling, cost accounting, or FP&A

• Strong understanding of standard costing and variance analysis

• Must have multi-site experience in material cost control

• Strong proficiency in Excel

• Strong knowledge of SAP

• Strong analytical mindset and business partnering skills

• English and Spanish language fluency

• Experience with Anaplan (preferred)

• Ability to travel approximately 20%

• Ability to work onsite in Troy, MI

• Must be legally able to work in the United States without requirement of any type of visa sponsorship or transfer now, or at any time in the future

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 effective day 1 of employment

• Life and accident insurance

• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Parental leave)

• Relocation assistance may be available

• Learning and development opportunities

• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers

• Recognition for innovation and excellence

• Opportunities to give back to the community

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Adoption Assistance

• Fertility Coverage

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET'S CHANGE TOMORROW!

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