Job Description

What You’ll Do:

The Value Creation Program (VCP) Finance Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the direct material cost (DMC) workstream. The focus of the workstream is to reduce the DMC for current production vehicles/parts within the VCP.

This position is very collaborative with other functions. The finance coordinator will be 1 out of a 4-person team (Team of 4) comprised of a Buyer, Engineer, Cost Engineer, and Finance Coordinator. In addition to validating ideas and building business cases, the VCP coordinator will provide financial support and backup to building negotiations fact packs and strategies.

This position is responsible for:

• Validate commercial and technical savings ideas through business cases
• Collaborate with the cross functional team of 4 to size and ideate potential savings opportunities
• Build supplier fact pack and negotiation strategies to drive direct material savings
• Ensure adherence to savings governance, documentation standards, and approval requirements
• Monitor progress to internal VCP targets and communicate status to leadership

What You’ll Learn:

• Use of “should cost” and other tools to understand and contest supplier quotes
• Tools to negotiate with suppliers
• Make/Buy studies, Inbound transport cost, Transformation cost
• Impact of take rates and vehicle volume/mix on Annual Purchase Value
• Financial reporting for purchasing (flow through, carryover, incremental)

What This Role Will Prepare You For:

• Future roles in Purchasing Finance/Ops, Value Optimization/Engineering, Product Cost Standard (PCS), Total production cost (TPC), Vehicle Cost Coordination, Vehicle Cost Engineering
• Exposure to Senior Finance and Operations Leadership

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Purchasing Finance, Product Finance, Vehicle Cost Engineering, Plant Cost Analyst, or a comparable analytical role
• Proven ability to develop, validate, and defend financial business cases
• Strong analytical capability, including interpretation of complex data across multiple systems
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on data accuracy, governance, and process discipline
• Proficiency in MS Office (emphasis on Excel)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, matrixed team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or Accounting
• Experience in automotive and/or manufacturing environments
• Solid understanding of commercial and technical savings concepts and cost-reduction methodologies
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment and develop creative approaches to problem solving

Stellantis

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

Additional Job Posting Information

Our Benefits -- Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage -- ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!
When you join us, you're not just building a career -- you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.