Scout Motors
Specialist, Launch Cost
$95K–$120K
Blythewood, South Carolina, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 21, 2026
- Location
- Blythewood, South Carolina, United States
Columbia, South Carolina, United States - Experience
- 4+ years in cost estimation, financial analysis, or related roles within automotive or relevant comparable industries.
- Education
- Bachelor’s in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
About the job
Analyzes and forecasts factory launch costs, oversees budgets, identifies savings, and reports cost risks and insights to support Scout Motors’ vehicle launch.
What you'll do
- Analyze factory launch costs, develop financial forecasts, and collaborate with department heads to establish and monitor budgets.
- Validate cost estimates against manufacturing processes, identify optimization opportunities, and manage cost risks.
- Create dashboards and reporting automation using Excel-based tools and AI-driven analytics; document and communicate findings to stakeholders.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 4+ years’ experience in cost estimation, financial analysis, or related roles within automotive or relevant comparable industries.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, especially in the automotive industry.
- Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and budgeting skills; detail-oriented.
Nice to have
- Master's degree.
Pay
USD 95,000.00 - USD 120,000.00 annual base salary
Tools
Excel
AI focus
Apply AI-driven analytics to support data-driven decision making.
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