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Senior Cost Engineer

Position: Senior Financial Analyst - Product Cost Optimisation
NW ENGLAND
£25 - 30 PER HOUR HYBRID

Primary Objective:

To drive financial performance through strategic target setting, cost optimisation, and expert analysis in support of product development and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Financial Target Setting Establish challenging yet achievable unit cost and investment targets at system/component levels
  • Leverage benchmark data and historical cost information to inform target setting
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance and secure buy-in for ambitious targets
  • Define component target costs for ongoing and future product initiatives
  • Technical and Financial Decision Support
  • Guide design processes to meet cost targets through expert recommendations
  • Influence cost reduction programs by providing critical technical and financial insights
  • Conduct lean manufacturing assessments at supplier facilities to identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Evaluate and authorise expenditures within specified authority limits
  • Analyse supplier cost models to drive value-optimised negotiations
  • Provide financial impact assessments for alternative design and manufacturing solutions
  • Cost Data Management and Financial Performance Oversee preparation and presentation of financial performance reports
  • Lead stakeholders in managing unit cost and investment targets
  • Brief senior leadership on financial material cost reports and develop mitigation strategies
  • Provide educational support to enhance process efficiency and productivity
  • Continuous Improvement Initiatives Proactively identify and implement process improvements
  • Support company-wide productivity enhancement efforts
Scope of Influence:

This role has significant impact on product cost structures and investment decisions across multiple projects and platforms, directly influencing the company's financial performance and competitive positioning.Budgetary Responsibility:

Oversight of material and associated investment budgets (Base and Change Budget) with substantial annual value.

Job Overview

Job Title:

Senior Cost Engineer

Location:

England, UK

Industry:

Commerce and Industry – Accountancy and Finance

Rate / Salary:

52000 - 62400 GBP / MONTH

Duration:

Posted:

2 weeks ago

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