Finance Project Analyst
Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.
Brief Role Description
The Project Finance Analyst acts as the strategic liaison for all ADAS Hub financial and portfolio management activities within Audi and VW (AG and GoA). This role integrates strategic planning, international stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional resource coordination. It combines strategic financial oversight, including budgeting, forecasting, and project contracting, with operational work in purchasing and vendor management. The analyst ensures near real-time visibility into portfolio health and project ROI, and drives cost performance across concurrent initiatives.
Possible Tasks within this Role
Project Portfolio Management – 40%
- Manage project lifecycles from initial inquiry and quote generation, through delivery and invoicing, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and financial goals.
- Coordinate resource allocation across concurrent projects, balancing workload distribution and skill requirements to maximize team efficiency.
- Build and manage comprehensive project finance database to provide near real-time visibility into portfolio health, workflow statuses, and delivery commitments.
- Communicate regularly with German stakeholders and internal teams to support contracting, prioritization, and strategic planning.
- Facilitate weekly team meetings to share updates, financial status, and upcoming priorities.
Financial Planning, Analysis, and Oversight – 40%
- Lead annual financial planning for related cost centers, developing detailed budgets, resource requirements, and capital expenditure forecasts aligned with strategic objectives.
- Prepare and present monthly and ad-hoc financial reports, analyzing trends, variances, and ROI across active projects.
- Build and maintain dashboards for real-time access to key metrics and collaborate with global finance teams to ensure alignment.
- Continually improve financial processes and forecast accuracy using historical data and stakeholder input.
Financial Operations – 20%
- Oversee daily financial operations, including purchasing, vendor coordination, and invoice processing.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies and maintain audit-ready documentation.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and implement automation to improve efficiency.
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Work Flexibility: Physical requirements, travel requirements, work schedule, etc. |
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Qualification requirements
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Years of Relevant Experience: Minimum years of relevant experience needed to perform the job |
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Desired |
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Skills: General skills needed to perform the job |
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Specialized Skills: Knowledge or certifications unique to this role |
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Desired |
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Competencies
Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.
This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Finance Project Analyst
Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.
Brief Role Description
The Project Finance Analyst acts as the strategic liaison for all ADAS Hub financial and portfolio management activities within Audi and VW (AG and GoA). This role integrates strategic planning, international stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional resource coordination. It combines strategic financial oversight, including budgeting, forecasting, and project contracting, with operational work in purchasing and vendor management. The analyst ensures near real-time visibility into portfolio health and project ROI, and drives cost performance across concurrent initiatives.
Possible Tasks within this Role
Project Portfolio Management – 40%
- Manage project lifecycles from initial inquiry and quote generation, through delivery and invoicing, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and financial goals.
- Coordinate resource allocation across concurrent projects, balancing workload distribution and skill requirements to maximize team efficiency.
- Build and manage comprehensive project finance database to provide near real-time visibility into portfolio health, workflow statuses, and delivery commitments.
- Communicate regularly with German stakeholders and internal teams to support contracting, prioritization, and strategic planning.
- Facilitate weekly team meetings to share updates, financial status, and upcoming priorities.
Financial Planning, Analysis, and Oversight – 40%
- Lead annual financial planning for related cost centers, developing detailed budgets, resource requirements, and capital expenditure forecasts aligned with strategic objectives.
- Prepare and present monthly and ad-hoc financial reports, analyzing trends, variances, and ROI across active projects.
- Build and maintain dashboards for real-time access to key metrics and collaborate with global finance teams to ensure alignment.
- Continually improve financial processes and forecast accuracy using historical data and stakeholder input.
Financial Operations – 20%
- Oversee daily financial operations, including purchasing, vendor coordination, and invoice processing.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies and maintain audit-ready documentation.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and implement automation to improve efficiency.
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Work Flexibility: Physical requirements, travel requirements, work schedule, etc. |
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Qualification requirements
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Years of Relevant Experience: Minimum years of relevant experience needed to perform the job |
|
|
Education |
|
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Required |
Desired |
|
|
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Skills: General skills needed to perform the job |
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Specialized Skills: Knowledge or certifications unique to this role |
|
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Required |
Desired |
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Competencies
Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.
This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
San Jose, CA, US, 95134
Finance Project Analyst
Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.
Brief Role Description
The Project Finance Analyst acts as the strategic liaison for all ADAS Hub financial and portfolio management activities within Audi and VW (AG and GoA). This role integrates strategic planning, international stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional resource coordination. It combines strategic financial oversight, including budgeting, forecasting, and project contracting, with operational work in purchasing and vendor management. The analyst ensures near real-time visibility into portfolio health and project ROI, and drives cost performance across concurrent initiatives.
Possible Tasks within this Role
Project Portfolio Management – 40%
- Manage project lifecycles from initial inquiry and quote generation, through delivery and invoicing, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and financial goals.
- Coordinate resource allocation across concurrent projects, balancing workload distribution and skill requirements to maximize team efficiency.
- Build and manage comprehensive project finance database to provide near real-time visibility into portfolio health, workflow statuses, and delivery commitments.
- Communicate regularly with German stakeholders and internal teams to support contracting, prioritization, and strategic planning.
- Facilitate weekly team meetings to share updates, financial status, and upcoming priorities.
Financial Planning, Analysis, and Oversight – 40%
- Lead annual financial planning for related cost centers, developing detailed budgets, resource requirements, and capital expenditure forecasts aligned with strategic objectives.
- Prepare and present monthly and ad-hoc financial reports, analyzing trends, variances, and ROI across active projects.
- Build and maintain dashboards for real-time access to key metrics and collaborate with global finance teams to ensure alignment.
- Continually improve financial processes and forecast accuracy using historical data and stakeholder input.
Financial Operations – 20%
- Oversee daily financial operations, including purchasing, vendor coordination, and invoice processing.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies and maintain audit-ready documentation.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and implement automation to improve efficiency.
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Work Flexibility: Physical requirements, travel requirements, work schedule, etc. |
|
Qualification requirements
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Years of Relevant Experience: Minimum years of relevant experience needed to perform the job |
|
|
Education |
|
|
Required |
Desired |
|
|
|
Skills: General skills needed to perform the job |
|
|
Specialized Skills: Knowledge or certifications unique to this role |
|
|
Required |
Desired |
|
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Competencies
Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.
This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
San Jose, CA, US, 95134
Nearest Major Market: San Jose
Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto