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What we offer:At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.Group Summary:The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.Job Responsibilities:
POSITION SUMMARY: This role falls under the Office of the President and provides a unique opportunity to interface with senior leaders and inform strategic business decisions at a very high level. The role will start as a direct report to the Strategy Manager with a development path which can lead to reporting directly to the Group President and VP of Finance as part of the Executive Leadership team to help drive the strategic direction of the group.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain oversight on the overall strategic picture for the group while following up on and tracking progress to our strategic priorities
Aggregate and synthesize disparate data sources to generate insights that inform strategic decision-making
Develop and maintain cross-functional relationships with leadership to provide high-level recommendations and increase collaboration between various departments and work streams
Conduct SWOT Analysis, market research, and financial analysis to synthesize competitive landscape and market intelligence information
Provide strategic insights and recommendations based on analysis
Keep track of follow up action items and internally help to keep prepared for various business meetings involving decision making
Execute daily and ad-hoc financial tasks, providing analytical support to enhance strategic decision-making processes
Identify areas of risk and develop strategies to mitigate them
Conduct special topics and ad-hoc analyses and participate in special projects and tasks
Coordinate communication of groups strategy and messaging to all stakeholders in the group including group office employees all the way to shop floor workers
Connect the strategy to all areas of the business by interfacing directly with divisional leaders
All other duties as assigned
The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires a highly organized, strategic thinker who can swiftly manage shifting priorities, synthesize complex information, and provide actionable insights
Excellent communication skills with both internal and external sources
Teamwork and strong organizational skills required
Must possess the ability to pay attention to detail, ability to ensure data is precise
Ability to use problem solving when presented with problems or duties that do not have immediate answers or results
Education/Special Knowledge - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Finance (or equivalent experience).
Experience -
One to five years of career experience
Proficient knowledge in manufacturing systems and information reporting
Proficient in Excel; basic understanding of financial modeling
Physical Demands/Work Environment - Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer, may require local, domestic and international travel.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.Worker Type:
Regular / PermanentGroup:
Magna Exteriors