About Forvia Software Services:

Forvia Software Services is a dynamic and innovative company within the Forvia Group, specializing in delivering cutting-edge software solutions for the automotive industry. We collaborate closely with leading OEMs to provide innovative applications that shape the future of in-car technology. Join us and be a part of the exciting journey to redefine the automotive software landscape.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The Software & Ecosystem Entity Senior Finance Controller is in charge of managing the full finance of one major SW&E entity, providing the Business Group and the Product Division a consolidated view of the entity local financial performance, including Business, R&D & Programs.
The main missions of the role are to:

Ensure all financial related procedures and tools are implemented and followed

- 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

Provide reliable financial/controlling information towards the management

- 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

Manage Business controlling

- 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

Manage R&D controlling

- 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

Manage Programs controlling

- 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

Others

- Ensure the management and development of the local controlling team (if any)
- Manage entity Balance Sheet
- Lead Financial Audits
 

 

Your profile and competencies to succeed

The ideal candidate will have/be:
- Business School or Engineering background with a Finance degree or Masters Degree in Finance
- Minimum 8/10 years experience including Program, R&D and Plant controlling experience
- Team Management experience
- Ability to manage uncertainty and resist to stakeholder pressure
- Demonstrated strong communication skills and autonomy
- Good negotiation skills and arbitration abilities
- Good knowledge of Faurecia business model
- Ability to challenge status quo and implement effective changes to improve controlling performance
- Fluent in 2 languages including English ; Portuguese is a plus
 

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.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have 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.