About Faurecia

Faurecia products and systems are in one out of three vehicles on the road today, including vehicles manufactured by the biggest and most well-known automotive brands in every region of the world.

 

Our comprehensive offer for SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY includes zero-emission hydrogen solutions, ultra-low emissions solutions, systems for advanced driver assistance and products made with a range of optimized and sustainable materials.

 

With our COCKPIT OF THE FUTURE, we create value for brands and connected experiences for consumers with our expertise in seating, interiors, lighting, body electronics, sensors, actuators and other display technologies and cockpit electronics.

 

But Faurecia is also so much more than a top-7 global automotive and technology leader. We inspire safer, more comfortable, more personalized, and more sustainable mobility. We create advanced solutions to accelerate the transition towards CO2 neutrality.

 

We believe people matter. We work on challenges that matter. If you join us, you’ll take a journey that matters.

 

We’re hiring an Assistant Plant Controller!

Our Interior Systems Division is looking for an Assistant Plant Controller for its manufacturing facility in Louisville, KY. 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 analyze the variances between the forecasted and actual results.

 

You’ll work on challenges that matter

This job will require you to:

Lead all financial forecasting processes (budget, periodic forecast, …)Manage reporting process ensuring reliability, consistency, transparency, and delay complianceEnsure reliability of standard costingProvide 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 informationControl and manage the plant’s operating cash flow (capex, inventories, overdue) in liaison with Shared Service Center provide all necessary information requested by internal and external auditors, and others local external authoritiesFor new programs: Participate in Business Plan validation, and ensure consistency with plant financial informationMonitor the program start up and establish variances versus last reference business planParticipate in the program post-audit, be the finance lead person in the tracking of convergence plan related to plant activitiesParticipate, 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 optimization (especially identification and implementation of productivity plans)Follow financial impact and progress of action plansParticipate in the development of action plans and ensure their financial evaluation and follow-up.Ensure financial awareness of plant operational teamsComply and reinforce the Code of Management and Code of Ethics as it applies within the perimeter of FinanceTo uphold and reinforce the Code of Ethics and the Code of Management as it applies within Finance

 

Position Specifications:

Perform internal audits (POs/Credit Cards/ Cycle counts / ICB)Capitalize assetsBook paymentsProvide code to share services AR/AP/Interco/Accounting

 

Knowledge / Skills:

Computer literacyBusiness MindedGood organizational skillsStrong teamwork senseGood communication skillsCommitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management

 

The ideal candidate

To succeed in this position, you will ideally have:

 

Education / Experience:

Minimum education level: Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting; Preferred Master’s DegreeMinimum of 2 years of MRP, standard cost accounting experience and variance analysis5 to 10 years of professional experienceIndustrial controlling experience, according to the size of the site.

 

Leadership Competencies:

Cultivates InnovationManage AmbiguityManage ComplexityCustomer FocusDrives ResultsOptimizes Work ProcessesLearning AgilityPolitical SavvyDemonstrates Self-AwarenessCollaborates with OthersInstills Trust

 

We believe people matter

Faurecia is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

 

Join us, and take a journey that matters

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