Company Description
As one of the leading automotive suppliers worldwide, we develop solutions to fulfill people´s dreams of mobility on a daily basis. Driver safety, sustainability and industrialization of future technology are just some of our key fields where we already make a meaningful difference in the everyday life of people. Knowing our technology helps to make the world a better and safer place is what drives us.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Calculation
Independently calculate costs and performance metrics for funding projects
Analyze planned values and reconcile them with eligible costs and funding plans
Determine cost components such as hourly rates for claiming personnel cost
Extract and validate data from systems (e.g., SAP, Excel) and coordinate with relevant departments
Application & Compliance
Prepare and submit application documents for R&D funded projects
Ensure compliance with funding guidelines and internal approval processes
Handle audits and prepare final reports
Project Tracking and Reporting
Regularly update calculations and analyze deviations
Properly document all funding-related project information
Prepare regular internal as well as external reporting while keeping track of all relevant deadlines
Stakeholder Coordination
Align with internal departments, Controlling colleagues, and funding authorities throughout all phases of the projects (i.e. from proposal to post completion audits)
Act as funding project administrator by coordinating all necessary funding related workstreams
Global R&D Funding
Build up transparency of all relevant R&D funding schemes (incl. tax incentives) used in the global R&D organization across locations
Support in standardizing documentation approaches (e.g. time tracking)
Non funding-related Controlling tasks
Support the global R&D Controlling team with location specific Controlling tasks
Qualifications
Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field
Excellent communication and coordination abilities
Experience with the administration of public funded projects desired
Passion for analytical analysis and calculations
Strong curiosity and motivation to learn and work independently
Proficiency in SAP and Excel
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Independent & self-organized working style
High quality focus and customer orientation
Motivated team-player, who loves to work in an international environment
Business fluent English language skills (written and spoken)
Portuguese languages skills written and spoken are a plus
Additional Information
Integration in a challenging and international work environment, featured by the existence of state-of-the-art technologies
Local employment contract with attractive remuneration package and benefits
Continuous professional training and excellent possibilities of personal and professional development
Legal authorization to work in Europe is required.
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