Job Description
The Software & Ecosystem Entity Senior Finance Controller is a key role within Forvia Software Services, responsible for managing the full finance of one major SW&E entity.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure all financial related procedures and tools are implemented and followed.
* Provide reliable financial/controlling information towards the management.
* Manage Business controlling.
* Manage R&D controlling.
* Manage Programs controlling.
* Others.
- Develop, execute and control internal finance procedures including spending authorization in accordance with Group procedures and policies.
- Ensure site activities are compliant with Faurecia Finance related procedures, and 9 internal control basics.
- Ensure consistency and standardization of controlling processes within the Division.
- Participate to the definition of IT tools and ERP to improve controlling.
- Alert and arbitrate in case of discrepancies.
- Manage and is fully responsible of the BAU monthly closing process, preparing and giving all accounting instructions to the Shared Services Center (accruals...).
- Manage the full reporting process ensuring reliability, consistency, transparency, compliance, in the requested timeline.
- Lead and is responsible of all forecasting processes (Strategic Plan, Budget, monthly Forecast,...) for Business, Programs and R&D.
- Provide all necessary consolidated controlling analysis including variance analysis.
- Collaborate with Shared Service Center obtaining/providing/validating proper finance information.
- Control and manage the Entity's profitability and operating cash flow.
- Provide all necessary information requested by internal and external auditors.
- Interface with the FCE Regions to manage the flows and the corresponding financials, in particular interco prices and margins.
- Provide all necessary controlling analysis including variance analysis/standard costs, margin/programs, squeeze management and follow-up of sales and purchasing prices.
- Ensure regular and detailed cash management, and implement action plans to recover cash on-time from all customers.
- Provide, manage and secure all R&D controlling inputs & outputs.
- Manage hours booked by cost center & functions to the Program on monthly basis.
- Manage technical/work progress versus expenses.
- Manage Budget preparation (hours & expenses forecast / program).
- Manage Program capitalization booking datas and capitalization level for the related Program.
- Ensure program controlling procedures and Golden Rules compliance.
- With the support of the SW&E Program Controller, manage and secure Business Plan, ensuring consistency, reliability and regular updates, from RFQ, IBP to GR4, within the Division and BG official Dashboard.
- Manage and secure Program profitability improvement actions.
- Manage Program profitability & cash status.
- Manage capitalization of Program costs, in line with the BP status and with the Faurecia rules and procedures.
- Ensure the management and development of the local controlling team (if any).
- Manage entity Balance Sheet.
- Lead Financial Audits.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have/be:
* Bachelor or Master degree in Finance or Accounting.
* Minimum 8-10 years experience in finance, preferably in a multinational company.
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
* Fluent in English, French is an advantage.
Why Work at Forvia?
We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment, where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
We are committed to innovation and sustainability, and we strive to be a leader in our industry.
Our company culture values diversity, inclusion, and equality, and we believe that these values are essential to our success.
We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to help our employees grow professionally and personally.
Our benefits package includes competitive salaries, bonuses, and stock options, as well as comprehensive health insurance and retirement plans.
We are proud to be a global company with operations in over 40 countries, offering exciting career opportunities and a chance to work with diverse teams.