Lead Financial Analyst - Engineering Research & Development
Job Description
The North America ER&D Lead Financial Analyst is a key business partner to the global engineering organization, supporting related party transactions, financial reporting, and inter-regional funding activities across North America and global affiliates.
\nThis role supports North America coordination of intercompany (related party) transactions, working closely with Engineering, Finance, Tax, and Legal teams to help ensure alignment with IFRS, tax, and governmental requirements.
\nThe position contributes to Statement of Work (SOW) controlling and SOW Library processes (global system) while supporting accurate forecasting, actuals analysis, contract execution, and funding alignment across regions. The role partners with Engineering Operations, Program Teams, and Global Controlling to enable efficient financial processes and continuous improvement.
\nKey Responsibilities:
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- Support related party transaction activities across global regions (South America, Enlarged Europe, Asia Pacific), ensuring accuracy and compliance \n
- Contribute to SOW controlling and SOW Library processes, including contract tracking and consistency across regions \n
- Support financial reporting processes, including actuals, forecasts, budget tracking, and variance analysis \n
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Finance, Tax, Legal, Purchasing, and Treasury to maintain alignment on intercompany activities \n
- Assist with intercompany funding processes, including project tracking, purchase requisition coordination, and gap identification \n
- Support SOW and Service Agreement (SA) requisitions, including validation of invoices, and commitments \n
- Partner with program teams on inter-regional product development activities, including tracking milestones, deliverables, and associated costs \n
- Perform variance and gap analysis between planned and actual costs to support financial decision-making \n
- Utilize SAP reporting and queries to analyze program spending and support reporting deliverables \n
- Support preparation of monthly North America forecast reporting, including actuals, FX impacts, and spend drivers \n
- Assist with accrual reconciliation activities in coordination with global controlling teams \n
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and standardization of intercompany workflows \n
- Support timely contract execution, invoice validation, and intercompany settlement activities \n
- Contribute to ER&D special projects and global finance initiatives as needed \n
Performance Expectations & Deliverables:
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- Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, forecasting, and intercompany support \n
- Maintain consistency in SOW processes and documentation across regions \n
- Provide clear analysis and insights for operational and finance stakeholders \n
- Support cross-functional coordination to enable efficient contract execution and funding alignment \n
- Identify and escalate issues related to funding, contracts, or financial discrepancies \n
Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind
\nComprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
\nFrom 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.
\nGenerous Paid Time Off
\nWe 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.
\nCompetitive Retirement Savings Plans
\nWe help you plan for the future with:
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- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans \n
- An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute \n
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Income Protection & Insurance Options
\nBenefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.
\nCompany Vehicle Lease Program
\nEligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
\nFamily Building Benefit
\nWe proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
\nSupport for Your Growth and Giving Back
\nWe believe in investing in your future and your passions:
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- Tuition reimbursement \n
- Student loan refinancing programs \n
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community \n
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And so much more!
\nWhen you join us, you're not just building a career - you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
