Cost Planning & Improvement Specialist (m/f/x)

Company details

About the company?

AISIN EUROPE is part of the Japanese AISIN Corporation, a leading supplier of automotive technology products employing more than 100,000 people worldwide.

Our Values

• Growth & happiness for our employees and colleagues
• Inspiration & trust for our customers
• A sustainable environment for the future

Aisin Group Way

• Be proactive, make changes (take on challenges, move fast, be enthusiastic)
• Make people grow, make them dream
• Move forward, build the future (optimize actions and have the courage to change, keep up with the latest developments, make sure our actions help the local community and the environment)
• Safety, health and quality supremacy as a foundation

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Function

Looking for a role where you can make a real impact on business decisions? As a Cost Planning & Improvement Specialist, you’ll be at the crossroads of finance, engineering, and strategy. You’ll help define product costs, track profitability, and drive cost improvements across the company ; all while working closely with leaders and cross-functional teams.

What you’ll do

In this role, you will:

• Plan & track costs: Set target costs for new products, monitor performance, and report progress in management meetings.
• Analyze & improve: Compare actual vs. target costs, identify opportunities for improvement, and collaborate with teams to make it happen.
• Report & support decisions: Prepare product profitability reports, share insights with leadership, and contribute to short and long-term planning.
• Partner with teams: Work hand in hand with engineering, production, and finance to ensure cost strategies are realistic and impactful.
• Shape processes: Suggest improvements to our cost management systems to make them smarter and more efficient.

Profile

What we’re looking for

• A Bachelor/Master’s degree in Economics, Engineering, or a related field
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in finance within a multinational environment
• Solid English skills (spoken and written)
• The ability to connect finance and engineering in a practical way

Your strengths

• Proactive, hands-on, and ready to take ownership
• Strong with numbers, but also curious and solution-oriented
• IT-minded, eager to improve tools and processes
• Comfortable working independently and under deadlines
• Open to multicultural teamwork and cross-department collaboration

Offer

Applications submitted by external recruitment agencies will not be considered. We work exclusively with our own internal recruitment resources.

What can we offer you?

• An exciting role combining technical, relational and organizational aspects, with remarkable products & business perspectives in continuous evolution
• An attractive salary with fringe benefits such as mail vouchers, group insurance and pension
• A flexible remuneration policy within the framework of a cafeteria plan, allowing you to compose part of your salary package yourself.
• Flexible schedule on our Braine-l’Alleud site with opportunities for remote work 2 days per week.
• Sports & family events for you and your loved ones
• Extralegal and company holidays

Why should you apply to AISIN Europe?

• Passion for automotive, advanced technologies and Innovation
• Open, multicultural and international environment
• Skills development and continuous training
• Good working atmosphere

How do you apply?

• Ready to take the next step in your career? Send us your CV today!
• If your profile on paper matches to our need, we will contact you for an interview (HR & Hiring Manager) to challenge your suitability for the open position. If there is a mutual interest, you could meet some of your colleagues to get a clearer idea of your future team! The final step in our recruitment process involves an Assessment Center to evaluate your softskills.

Your recruiter, Julie FAUVILLE, Senior HR Generalist, looks forward to hearing from you!