Assistant Plant Controller

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matters to people. Your Mission, Roles And Responsibilities The Assistant Plant Controller assists with all duties to ensure budgetary control of the plant and reports to the Plant Controller. 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 (product flow, inventory, routings), and internal control basics. Identify and analyse the variances between the forecasted and actual results. Responsibilities Lead all financial forecasting processes (budget, periodic forecast, …) Manage reporting process ensuring reliability, consistency, transparency and delay compliance Ensure reliability of standard costing Provide all necessary controlling analysis including variance analysis/standard costs, margin/programs, plant budgetary control, squeeze management and follow up of sales and purchasing prices,… Collaborate with Shared Service Center obtaining/providing/validating proper finance information Control and manage the plant’s operating cash flow (capex, inventories, overdues) In liaison with Shared Service Center provide all necessary information requested by internal and external auditors, and other local external authorities For new programs: Participate in Business Plan validation, and ensure consistency with plant financial information Monitor the program start up and establish variances versus last reference business plan Participate in the program post‑audit, be the finance lead person in the tracking of convergence plan related to plant activities Participate, with the management of the plant, in the development of action plans resulting from relevant analysis in order to achieve the operational targets, increase plant’s financial profitability and cash optimisation (especially identification and implementation of productivity plans) Follow financial impact and progress of action plans Participate in the development of action plans and ensure their financial evaluation and follow‑up. Ensure financial awareness of plant operational teams Comply and reinforce the Code of Management and Code of Ethics as it applies within the perimeter of Finance Your profile and competencies to succeed Experience Minimum education level: Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting Minimum of 2 years of MRP, standard cost accounting experience and variance analysis 2 years of professional experience Industrial controlling experience This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship of any kind, now or in the future What We Can Do For You At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies. We are the seventh‑largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast‑changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in‑person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net‑Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. Why join us FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry. With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You’ll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world. We are committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045. As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road‑users everywhere. #J-18808-Ljbffr