Job Description

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain current product cost data for all of the Company’s products to accurately reflect current production and purchased costs.
• Annually update standard product cost data to accurately reflect current costs as well as management’s anticipated cost increases to succeeding year.
• Prepare unit cost data necessary for product quotations which reflect current costs of production and all major anticipated cost increases.
• Assist in special projects and costs studies as well as annual year-end audit.
• Analyze historical cost data and trends to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Procurement teams to gather inputs for accurate cost modeling.
• Develop and maintain cost estimation tools, templates, and databases to streamline quoting processes.
• Evaluate the financial impact of design changes, material substitutions, and production methods.
• Support make-versus-buy analysis and provide cost comparisons for alternative sourcing strategies.
• Monitor market trends and commodity pricing to anticipate cost fluctuations and inform forecasting.
• Participate in cross-functional reviews of new product introductions (NPIs) to ensure cost targets are met.
• Validate supplier quotes and cost breakdowns to ensure alignment with internal benchmarks.
• Prepare detailed cost reports and presentations for management review and decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and external audit requirements.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes by providing cost input and variance analysis.
• Maintain documentation of cost assumptions, methodologies, and revisions for audit traceability.
• Train and support junior staff or cross-functional teams on cost estimation practices and tools.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• 1-3 Years of Experience.
• Advance English.
• Visa and Passport.

We are 40 000 men and women who meet the challenges faced by our automotive, aviation, defence and industry customers every day. Our passion for challenge and our enthusiasm encourage us to imagine, design and produce high performance and innovative fluid, sealing system and anti-vibration solutions. Working at Hutchinson means being curious about everything, contributing to the evolution of mobility and reducing carbon emissions.

Join us and show what drives you!

A French company with an international presence (25 countries): 170 years of history and passing on our know-how.
5 billion in turnover, with 5% invested in R&D.