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Project Controller

AT Magna International
Magna International

Project Controller

Sterling Heights, MI

About us

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For all.

Group Summary

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

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About the Role

The Project Controller is responsible to support the program managers and engineering team by continually monitoring, analyzing, and reporting project status and variances. The Project Controller will act as an ambassador of sound business practices and modern business analytics approaches. The Project Controller is actively involved with the program managers to establish project schedules, budgets and forecast for capital, personnel, and non-personnel costs. Will play a critical role in understanding the manufacturing cost structure and will be the liaison between the manufacturing facility, the sales team, and the MFS corporate team. Responsible for developing and maintaining program specific financials. Additional responsibilities include profitability reporting & business planning.

Your Responsibilities

  1. Support the implementation of new processes, standards to support the Global Quoting Process from a financial perspective. Recommend / Identify improvements to the quote cost models and other finance tools. Ensure all costs are accurate and included in the cost model. Support Sales with contracts regarding fixed cost clauses, financial terms, and conditions, etc. Generate financial analysis and sensitivity analysis of projects. Provide the project team with financial advice. Analysis of business cases. Support Pre-operational cost tracking and reporting. Maintain product cost routings in the ERP system and ensure accuracy. Support the program team in generating cost breakdowns for the customer. Prepare financial information to support sales negotiation. Generate monthly/quarterly reports for SLT & MFS Group Office to enable right decisions. Support budget process. Support sales/operations with collection and presentation of data relating to commercial issues (volume shortfall claims, material pass thru agreements and capacity increases, etc). Participates in continuous improvement activities, submits improvement suggestions (CI, Safety). Ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to including TS16949, ISO14001 (EMS), and Employee Handbook. Follows MIOSHA and MPTSH safety regulations and policies, including wearing required P.P.E. (Personal Protective Equipment). Reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor/Leader.


Who we are looking for

Your preferred qualifications

  1. Bachelor's degree in Business and/or Finance
  2. 5+ years of professional experience in related positions preferably within the automotive industry
  3. Financial background preferred


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.

Site Benefits

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.

Client-provided location(s): Sterling Heights, MI, USA
Job ID: Magna_International-586817417
Employment Type: Other