Finance Project Analyst Finance Project Analyst Finance Project Analyst

Volkswagen AG•San Jose, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.Brief Role DescriptionThe Project Finance Analyst acts as the strategic liaison for all ADAS Hub financial and portfolio management activities within Audi and VW (AG and GoA). This role integrates strategic planning, international stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional resource coordination. It combines strategic financial oversight, including budgeting, forecasting, and project contracting, with operational work in purchasing and vendor management. The analyst ensures near real-time visibility into portfolio health and project ROI, and drives cost performance across concurrent initiatives.

Requirements

2-4 years of experience in program management/project management
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, or related field (Finance, Data Science, Accounting or comparable)
Strong planning and time management, with the ability to guide projects from start to finish.
Comfortable working across teams and cultures, especially in international settings.
Analytical and conceptual thinker, able to break down complex challenges and offer practical solutions.
Skilled in interpreting data and presenting key performance indicators in a clear, accessible way.
Proficient in financial modeling and visualization tools such as PowerBI and Tableau.
Works independently and takes initiative, while staying aligned with team goals.
Communicates clearly and confidently, both in writing and presentations.
Brings an open-minded, collaborative approach to teamwork.
Adapts well to ambiguity and enjoys solving new problems.
Familiarity with enterprise financial systems such as SAP.
Strong understanding of database structures and management tools (e.g., TrackVia or similar).
Experience managing strategic roadmaps and product portfolios, ideally within the automotive sector.
Ability to prepare clear, executive-level reports for senior leadership.
Skilled in working with suppliers, partners, OEMs, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Hands-on experience in contract negotiation and vendor management.
Strong English language and German language skills (written and spoken)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Economics, Business, or related field (Finance, Data Science, Accounting or comparable)
Deep knowledge of project management practices and tools used within the Volkswagen Group.
Understanding of internal product development processes and IT systems at Volkswagen Group / AUDI AG (e.g., platform architectures, milestone frameworks).
Familiarity with VW Group financial tools such as BTE, KSRM, CMS, and SAP.

Responsibilities

Manage project lifecycles from initial inquiry and quote generation, through delivery and invoicing, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and financial goals.
Coordinate resource allocation across concurrent projects, balancing workload distribution and skill requirements to maximize team efficiency.
Build and manage comprehensive project finance database to provide near real-time visibility into portfolio health, workflow statuses, and delivery commitments.
Communicate regularly with German stakeholders and internal teams to support contracting, prioritization, and strategic planning.
Facilitate weekly team meetings to share updates, financial status, and upcoming priorities.
Lead annual financial planning for related cost centers, developing detailed budgets, resource requirements, and capital expenditure forecasts aligned with strategic objectives.
Prepare and present monthly and ad-hoc financial reports, analyzing trends, variances, and ROI across active projects.
Build and maintain dashboards for real-time access to key metrics and collaborate with global finance teams to ensure alignment.
Continually improve financial processes and forecast accuracy using historical data and stakeholder input.
Oversee daily financial operations, including purchasing, vendor coordination, and invoice processing.
Ensure compliance with corporate policies and maintain audit-ready documentation.
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and implement automation to improve efficiency.