At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage customer quotations and financial reporting for innovative interior systems projects.
- Company: Join Artifex Interior Systems, a leader in creative design solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for travel and career advancement.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of exciting projects and make a real impact in the automotive industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial roles, strong Excel skills, and a passion for problem-solving.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business: 12-month FTC.
Key Responsibilities:
- Construct customer quotations in-line with business standard metrics and documentation for all design changes, both customer and company driven.
- Generation and maintenance of the Company Cost & Price System (spreadsheet based) for all changes post nomination/business award level.
- Report the financial position of programmes within the Company’s product portfolio.
- Support the commercial aspects of development and implementation of VA/VE ideas to support Artifex’s requirements.
- Support the sales/programme management on the response to new business acquisition RFQs and programme related RFQ packages.
- Engender a philosophy of managed change control through all aspects of the organisation associated with project and programme management.
- Act as the primary cross-functional interface for the customer(s) and the Company’s PDT(s) for financial negotiations to define the full scope of the programme(s).
- Actively foster collaborative working across commercial, programme, finance and engineering teams, ensuring shared understanding and empowerment to deliver programme outcomes.
- Be directly accountable to the Lead Business Manager / Commercial Manager / Business Management Director for the related customer(s) at a core functional level for the successful financial status of all relevant programmes ensuring all agreed Company standard metrics are achieved.
- Support the development of commercial capability within the programme team.
- Utilise standard company formats and costing data, responsible for the development of pricing estimates, including part piece price.
- Present and support financial status to senior management and/or customer representatives routinely.
- Apply structured problem-solving methods to assess cost/price gaps and resolve commercial issues quickly.
- Manage, maintain and communicate the programme(s) financial status reporting within company frameworks such as GDLS Phase Management Gateway Review and Fresh Eyes reviews.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve costing/quotation processes and enhance commercial insights.
Qualifications:
- Substantial experience in the automotive industry in a Commercial/Account Management/Costing role within a regional or global organisation (preferably with JLR experience).
- Demonstrable experience in working with, or curiosity to, new commercial methodologies, data tools and market trends.
- Able to work independently as well as within the team to achieve department and business goals.
- Advanced skills in Excel required.
- Adaptability in the location of work including business travel.
- Flexibility to change priorities in response to changing programme/project/management demands.
All employees are expected to show flexibility and continued self-development to meet the ever-changing needs of the business.
Business Manager - Full-time employer: Artifex Interior Systems Limited
Artifex Interior Systems is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly for the Business Manager role. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, we offer opportunities to enhance commercial capabilities and engage in meaningful projects within the automotive industry. Our commitment to flexibility and adaptability ensures that our team members thrive in a dynamic environment, making Artifex a rewarding place to build a career.
Contact Details:
Artifex Interior Systems Limited Recruitment Team
