Who are we?

Vehicle Cost Management (VCM) sits within the Global Costing Department (GCD) within Nissan. The main aim of this department is to control the vehicle lifecycle cost. These control processes allow the business the opportunity to maximise profit. Our mission is to develop and maintain a world class Cost Management capability for Nissan to allow our business to continue to grow globally.

Purpose

This 12 month industrial placement, has the objective to use, improve and develop reporting tools and systems. This will support the Cost Managers who are aiming to monitor, control and challenge full vehicle cost during development to achieve profit report timing before start of production. After production, track and report Vehicle Cost Performance. Candidates will gain valuable knowledge of how Nissan functions and increase their awareness of the automotive industry.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

The successful candidate to join our Vehicle Cost Management (VCM) Team will have the opportunity to cover both pre and postproduction processes. Examples of key responsibilities include -

• Work with many business areas including, Project Management, Design Engineers, Program Directors, Profit team, Purchase and many more.

• You will be able to gather, process, and evaluate the most efficient method to show the current budget position for our pre-production products.

• Support the Cost Manager to build Milestone Cost Reports to support the Profit Calculation, for vehicles of all specifications & destinations.

• Ad hoc report creation as requested by the business.

• Opportunity to review current workflows and positively impact working processes.

Within VCM we have a strong Team ethic and are looking for a Team player to experience, interact and enjoy their time at Nissan by gaining valuable knowledge as well adding value within the team. Whilst you will be expected to have full responsibility for tasks given there is also the support of everyone in the department.

What you will need to be successful

• Ideally studying a degree in Business / Finance / Economics / Maths / Engineering or a similar area

• Competent with MS Office, or interested in becoming an Expert Excel user (familiar with VLOOKUP/SUMIF/Pivot tables)

• A team player with a proactive attitude

• Logical Thinker

• Strong numerical skills, with a passion for presenting findings in a transparent and concise manner

• Strong advanced Excel skills and Microsoft Access/Tableau would be an advantage.

• Be comfortable working within deadlines.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively.

• Fluent English, verbal, and written communication skills

• Sufficient evidence of your right to work in the UK will be required.

What we offer

We firmly believe that investment in our employees is integral to their growth and success. As a member of our team, you will have access to many of our benefits - because we want you to feel cared for, supported, and engaged at Nissan.

• Competitive base salary at £21,587

• Remote Working Policy (maximum 2 days per week WFH)

• Flexible Working Options

  • 39 hours per week

  • Standard Working Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-1:20pm

  • 2+/- flexible hour adjustments (Subject to manager approval)

• 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays

• Free onsite parking & subsidised restaurant

• Onsite Gym Facilities

At Nissan we believe that diversity gives us strength and is key to the success of our business. That’s why we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer and have a range of Talent initiatives in place, such as high potential development, leadership, and career coaching to support our female workforce. In a male dominated industry, our UK data shows that on average, women’s mean hourly pay is more than men. We pride ourselves on being a transparent, cross-cultural, and competitive business.

Diversity and Inclusion:

All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture and sell high-performance, fun to drive vehicles. Nissan is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all. Applicants will be considered for all positions regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Please note, it is a mandatory requirement to include your CV with your application. A cover letter may be submitted at your discretion.

Closing date: 5th January 2025 - Nissan reserves the right to terminate this advertisement prematurely.

Cranfield Bedfordshire United Kingdom