Engineering Research & Development Financial Analyst

Segula Technologies • Auburn Hills, MI

2h

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.

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