Launch Accountant

Today, we provide complete seating and electrical systems worldwide. With 2014 sales of $17.7 billion, Lear ranks #174 among the Fortune 500. Our world-class products are designed, engineered and manufactured by a diverse team of 135,000 employees in 240 locations. With headquarters located in Southfield, Michigan, Lear continues to operate facilities in 35 countries around the globe. Lear is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol [LEA]. Our success is a result of a strong commitment to provide the best possible service to the world's automakers by understanding our customers as well as the automotive consumer.

Your role as a Launch Accountant will include (but may not be limited to):

• Margin calculation and std costing for future programmes and associated pre-production builds
• Tracking of launch costs with subsequent pre-production margin analyses and reporting
• Commercial review of margins and customer recoveries
• Represent Finance at launch meetings and drive financial controls and information requirements
• Tracking and control of ECN/ PO raising process to drive margin confirmation.
• Std cost and Inventory control to ensure values are accurately recorded
• System set up and process creation to ensure accurate recording and reconciliation
• Capital project tracking and forecasting along with associated cashflows and PSR reviews
• Future ERP system implementation along with improvements to current ERP and HFM applications
• Month end assistance including journal preparation
• Assist the Financial Controller in all aspects of corporate and internal reporting to ensure adherence to timetables and financial integrity.
• Take part in SOX aspects (self audit, IQA and narratives

To be a success in this role you will need:

• You will be fully qualified or working towards final qualifications
• Have extensive experience from a Plant/Engineering background ideally from an Automotive 1st Tier supplier.
• Have experience of dealing with large amounts of data.
• With experience of journals, margins and GIR's.
• Ability to understand the complexities involved within the Automotive Industry.