Engineering Finance Analyst (Automotive)

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Job Description:

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Finance Analyst to serve as the primary Finance business partner supporting Engineering, Research & Development (ER&D), and Indirect Expense across multiple automotive programs. This role works closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Product Finance, and Operations teams to manage budgets, forecasts, cost performance, and financial reporting throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Automotive industry experience is strongly preferred, as the role requires partnering with engineering teams supporting vehicle development programs and understanding the financial aspects of automotive product development.

• Key Responsibilities
• Serve as the Finance point of contact for Engineering, Research & Development (ER&D), and Indirect Expense across multiple vehicle programs.
• Partner with Engineering, Purchasing, Product Finance, and Operations to manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Develop annual operating budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Analyze actual vs. forecasted spending and provide variance analysis with actionable recommendations.
• Monitor program spending, indirect expenses, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Review and approve spending requests while ensuring compliance with financial policies.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support continuous cost optimization initiatives.
• Perform indirect cost analysis, ledger reviews, and financial deep dives.
• Manage cost center mapping, reporting, and financial tracking.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses for leadership.
• Support engineering organizations throughout the vehicle/product development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Required
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting (MBA required if degree is in another discipline).
• Minimum 5 years of Finance or Accounting experience.
• Minimum 2 years of budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Experience supporting business unit financial planning and analysis.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, financial analysis).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred

• Automotive industry experience is highly preferred. Candidates with experience supporting Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing, Purchasing, or R&D Finance within an automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier will be given strong preference.
• MBA and/or CPA.
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience with financial reporting tools such as OneStream, HFM, or Essbase.
• Experience with Power BI or Qlik Sense.
• Experience supporting engineering organizations and vehicle development programs.
• Familiarity with automotive product development processes and engineering cost management.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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