Engineering Research & Development Financial Analyst

Segula Technologies • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

As a Finance point of contact for Engineering, Research & Development (ER&D) spending, you will manage and control all financial aspects of assigned programs. This role acts as a direct business partner to the Engineering Operations teams, working closely with Engineering, Purchasing, and Product Finance staff to ensure budgetary integrity throughout the vehicle lifecycle.

What You Will Gain
Operational Partnership: Master the ability to practice financial management (forecasts, budgets) while embedded with operational counterparts.
Industry Expertise: Gain a deep understanding of the product development process and management throughout the vehicle lifecycle.
High-Level Exposure: Prepare for future rotational leadership positions in Product Finance , Purchasing Finance , or Manufacturing Finance .

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (or an MBA if the undergraduate degree is in a different field).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum of 2 years in business unit budgeting and forecasting.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skills: Strong project management abilities and the capacity to deliver high-priority requests in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Credentials: MBA and/or CPA.
• Technical Proficiency: Comprehensive knowledge of SAP and reporting databases ( OneStream, HFM, or Essbase ).
• Data Analytics: Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Lookups) and familiarity with PowerBI or Qlik .
• Sector Knowledge: Prior experience in the automotive industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the development, reporting, and tracking of budgeted, actual, and forecast spending.
• Program Management: Shared ownership with Engineering teams for KPI tracking and program spending oversight.
• Financial Control: Review and approve spending requisitions, manage indirect cost control, and handle intercompany payable/receivable accounting.
• Strategic Analysis: Identify cost-reduction opportunities and perform ad-hoc reporting or special projects as needed.
• Executive Communication: Summarize and present complex data sets to all levels of management in a clear, concise manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level