Job Description

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.

Brief Role Description

The Project Finance Analyst acts as the strategic liaison for all ADAS Hub financial and portfolio management activities within Audi and VW (AG and GoA). This role integrates strategic planning, international stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional resource coordination. It combines strategic financial oversight, including budgeting, forecasting, and project contracting, with operational work in purchasing and vendor management. The analyst ensures near real-time visibility into portfolio health and project ROI, and drives cost performance across concurrent initiatives.

Possible Tasks within this Role

Project Portfolio Management – 40%

• Manage project lifecycles from initial inquiry and quote generation, through delivery and invoicing, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and financial goals.
• Coordinate resource allocation across concurrent projects, balancing workload distribution and skill requirements to maximize team efficiency.
• Build and manage comprehensive project finance database to provide near real-time visibility into portfolio health, workflow statuses, and delivery commitments.
• Communicate regularly with German stakeholders and internal teams to support contracting, prioritization, and strategic planning.
• Facilitate weekly team meetings to share updates, financial status, and upcoming priorities.

Financial Planning, Analysis, and Oversight – 40%

• Lead annual financial planning for related cost centers, developing detailed budgets, resource requirements, and capital expenditure forecasts aligned with strategic objectives.
• Prepare and present monthly and ad-hoc financial reports, analyzing trends, variances, and ROI across active projects.
• Build and maintain dashboards for real-time access to key metrics and collaborate with global finance teams to ensure alignment.
• Continually improve financial processes and forecast accuracy using historical data and stakeholder input.

Financial Operations – 20%

• Oversee daily financial operations, including purchasing, vendor coordination, and invoice processing.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and implement automation to improve efficiency.

Work Flexibility: Physical requirements, travel requirements, work schedule, etc.

• Flexibility to travel (domestic and international)
• Full time, hybrid position (4 days a week IN OFFICE; 1 day Remote/Home Office)

Qualification requirements

Years of Relevant Experience: Minimum years of relevant experience needed to perform the job

• 2-4 years of experience in program management/project management

Education

Required

Desired

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, or related field (Finance, Data Science, Accounting or comparable)

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business, or related field (Finance, Data Science, Accounting or comparable)

Skills: General skills needed to perform the job

• Strong planning and time management, with the ability to guide projects from start to finish.
• Comfortable working across teams and cultures, especially in international settings.
• Analytical and conceptual thinker, able to break down complex challenges and offer practical solutions.
• Skilled in interpreting data and presenting key performance indicators in a clear, accessible way.
• Proficient in financial modeling and visualization tools such as PowerBI and Tableau.
• Works independently and takes initiative, while staying aligned with team goals.
• Communicates clearly and confidently, both in writing and presentations.
• Brings an open-minded, collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Adapts well to ambiguity and enjoys solving new problems.

Specialized Skills: Knowledge or certifications unique to this role

Required

Desired

• Familiarity with enterprise financial systems such as SAP.
• Strong understanding of database structures and management tools (e.g., TrackVia or similar).
• Experience managing strategic roadmaps and product portfolios, ideally within the automotive sector.
• Ability to prepare clear, executive-level reports for senior leadership.
• Skilled in working with suppliers, partners, OEMs, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience in contract negotiation and vendor management.
• Strong English language and German language skills (written and spoken)

• Deep knowledge of project management practices and tools used within the Volkswagen Group.
• Understanding of internal product development processes and IT systems at Volkswagen Group / AUDI AG (e.g., platform architectures, milestone frameworks).
• Familiarity with VW Group financial tools such as BTE, KSRM, CMS, and SAP.

Competencies

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Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.

This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.