Cost Analysis Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW: 

MOBIS Technical Center of North America is the Research & Development Center for Hyundai MOBIS, a Tier 1 supplier and an affiliate under Hyundai Motor Group. MOBIS produces and supplies a wide variety of automotive components to customers including component modules (chassis, cockpit and front-end module), core system, eco-friendly and DAS-mechatronics. Mobis delivers the design and development of advanced engineering, autonomous driving, infotainment, component modules, safety, brake and steering systems, lamp, ICS/electronics and software development solutions that consider the safety and convenience of our customers as well as the future.

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

The Cost Analysis Manager will launch and lead a newly formed Cost Target Group within our North American operations. This critical role is foundational to ensuring the financial success of our projects, providing the cost transparency and insight necessary for profitable decision-making across all stages of the product lifecycle—from RFQ through SOP to EOP.
 

The Cost Analysis Manager will be responsible for driving target cost development, profitability tracking, and financial analysis across a diverse and technically complex portfolio of automotive components—including chassis, battery system assemblies, electric powertrains, electronics, lighting, steering, and braking systems—serving multiple global OEM customers.
 

The Manager will play a pivotal role in building the cost analysis function in North America. While tools and benchmarks exist at our corporate and European offices, this role will localize and implement those processes for regional use. You will also be responsible for hiring and developing a team of 4 analysts, establishing workflows, and acting as the key financial liaison across departments including engineering, purchasing, program management, sales, and operations.
 

This role offers high visibility, career growth potential, and a unique opportunity to shape the future of cost management in a fast-paced, diverse, and international environment. With global OEM customers and a corporate headquarters in Korea, the role involves frequent collaboration across countries, cultures, and time zones.
 

Team Leadership & Development
• Establish and lead the North American cost analysis team.
• Recruit, train, and mentor a team of four cost analysts.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accuracy, accountability, and collaboration.
 

Cost Management & Analysis
• Lead cost target setting and RFQ cost calculations for new business pursuits.
• Track and report program profitability throughout the product lifecycle.
• Partner with engineering, purchasing, and operations to analyze BOM structures, materials, logistics, labor, and overhead costs.
• Support cost optimization and value engineering efforts.
 

Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Act as the primary financial interface with cross-functional teams to support program success.
• Translate technical and operational data into actionable cost insights.
• Support commercial negotiations by providing timely and accurate cost information.
 

Process Development
• Establish and implement regional cost analysis processes based on benchmarks from corporate and European offices.
• Customize tools and systems to meet North American requirements while aligning with global standards.
• Develop standard costing models, cost tracking systems, and reporting structures.
 

Executive Reporting
• Provide clear, timely reporting on cost performance, risks, and opportunities to the CFO and senior leadership.
• Participate in strategic discussions and decision-making with data-driven cost perspectives.
 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, tasks relating to the following area will be assigned as required.

• Be a team player.
• Have great attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be reliable (with reliable mode of transportation).
• Have excellent mechanical ability and likes to work with their hands.
• Strong work ethic and pride in their workmanship.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Accounting, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in cost analysis, program finance, or operations finance in the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience, with proven success in hiring, mentoring, and managing teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures, including BOM, labor, overhead, and logistics.
•  Advanced financial modeling skills and proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders.
•  Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Must be comfortable working in a diverse, multicultural, and international business environment.
• Korean language skills are a strong plus.
• Experience collaborating with global teams and navigating cultural nuances in communication and business practices is highly valued.
• The position may require occasional domestic and international travel to support global collaboration, benchmarking, team alignment, and project-related activities. 

DESIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Highly self-motivated with the ability to accept direction and manage his/her own workload to achieve important deadlines with reasonable oversight.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Position requires occasional or frequent moderate physical activity.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

A typical work week is 40 hours/week.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ADA DISCLAIMER:

Mobis North America is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at: [email protected]

EEO STATEMENT:

Mobis North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Mobis North America will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Mobis North America legal duty to furnish information.