Manager, Costing APAC – BU Mounts

About the role

Vibracoustic, a global automotive supplier within the Freudenberg Group, is seeking a proactive Manager for Costing APAC in the BU Mounts division. Based on-site in Wuxi, you will lead cost calculation tools, support quoting activities, and drive financial performance across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Manage cost calculation tools and processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Sales, Application, Purchasing, and Engineering teams on quoting and costing activities.
• Support management with business‑case KPIs and provide project financials to Controlling.
• Define and deliver training programs for costing staff at various qualification levels.
• Act as the primary contact for internal product‑cost queries.
• Monitor team KPIs, workload, and support performance and talent reviews.
• Lead projects such as FACTON BI implementation and maintain costing guidelines.
• Ensure team compliance and foster disciplinary leadership, motivation, and development.

Required profile

• Finance, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering background (preferred).
• Proven experience in costing or cost‑engineering roles; first leadership experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and organizational abilities.
• Excellent command of English.

Required skills

• Professional product costing software experience (e.g., FACTON or TcPCM).
• Understanding of commodity cost structures.

What we offer

• Safe, collaborative work environment with easy access by car or public transport.
• On‑site cafeteria offering fresh hot and cold meals.
• Personal development through a variety of training programs.
• Generous vacation policy to recharge.