Description

• Supplier volumes
• Invoice prices
• Raw-material indices
• Part weights and supporting evidence
• Tariff-related costs
• Costs arising from part or vehicle-program cancellations

Responsibilities

Supplier Raw-Material Claims Audit

• Audit supplier raw-material claims by validating supplier volumes, invoice prices, applicable raw-material indices, part weights, and supporting documentation.
• Identify discrepancies between supplier submissions, purchasing information, invoices, indices, and supporting evidence.
• Document audit findings and provide financially supported recommendations for claim settlement.
• Coordinate with the Supply Chain and Purchasing teams to ensure estimated claims are appropriately captured in relevant forecasting systems before audit.
• Partner with the Raw Material Finance team to ensure audit outcomes are incorporated into financial forecasts, budgets, and actual-versus-forecast analysis.

Tariff Claims

• Review supplier tariff claims in accordance with applicable trade policies, contractual requirements, and supporting documentation.
• Assess the financial validity of claimed tariff costs and provide clear audit recommendations.
• Monitor relevant policy changes that could affect supplier tariff claims.

Cancellation Claims

• Review supplier claims resulting from part or vehicle-program cancellations, including programs cancelled prior to launch where applicable.
• Validate claimed costs against the applicable Supplier Claims Guide, contractual terms, and global terms and conditions.
• Review supporting cost documentation and identify unsupported, duplicate, or non-compliant costs.
• Provide recommendations based on audit findings and applicable policy.

Forecasting, Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Support budgeting and forecasting for supplier claims.
• Perform actual-versus-forecast and budget variance analysis.
• Support accounting close activities associated with supplier claims where required.
• Ensure material audit outcomes and claim developments are appropriately reflected in financial forecasts and reporting.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Product Development Finance, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, STA, and suppliers to resolve claim-related questions and data discrepancies.
• Work with stakeholders to improve process compliance and the quality of claim documentation.
• Communicate audit findings clearly to finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Build effective working relationships across global and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

Required

• CA (Chartered Accountant) or CMA (Cost and Management Accountant) qualification.
• 0–8 years of relevant experience, depending on the position grade and level of responsibility.
• Knowledge or experience in areas such as:
  • Financial planning and analysis
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Actual-versus-budget/forecast variance analysis
  • Accounting close
  • Financial or commercial audit
  • Cost analysis
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas and financial-data analysis.
• Ability to prepare clear and effective Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Finance, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other stakeholders.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to challenge discrepancies professionally and drive compliance with established processes and policies.

Preferred

• Microsoft Power BI
• Alteryx
• ERP/financial systems
• Supplier cost or commercial analysis
• Manufacturing or automotive finance
• Raw-material or commodity-cost analysis
• Supplier claims auditing