Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The NAO Operation Controller – home office will be located in the North America Headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI.  This position is key to the NAO governance structure, this individual will work closely with the Vice President of Operations, Vice President of Finance Division, Vice President of Strategy and General Administration as well as division operations and CBU teams to drive transformation, transparency and bottom-line results of the business. This position will also work with SAO to ensure harmony and consistent reporting.   

Critical success factors of this role include: 

Ability to navigate the region results, drive consistency across divisions and group while improving the bottom-line results Manage and support The NAO Material Planning Transportation Scheduling activity Track costs of the MPTS organization by nature.  Lead the recharge of the costs to the divisions. Co-Lead TEO management – implementation, usage, sharing best practice – Ability as a self-starter to identify opportunities and best practices in the areas of: Operational cost savings (track workload /  efficiency) Ability as a self-starter to identify opportunities and best practices in the areas of: Operational cost savings (e.g. Shop floor reviews for best practices in regards to industrial performance and standards). Ensure alignment and rollout of gap to target and gap to benchmarks.  Convert to cash (e.g. Assess customer payment term changes and response by Forvia to neutralize) Internal Control voice and expert to breakdown key problems to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness in the operations.   Ability to effectively communicate NAO results to senior management, and recommend, drive and manage actions and strategy Prepare and perform management performance reviews with Patrick Koller. Group EVP and Division Presidents.  Work with Executive Customer Champion to support and foster customer dashboard and key actions at the region level.  Develop employees and provide candid and transparent STAR reviews.   Ability to form effective relationships and motivate others in order to lead cross division analysis  (e.g.  lead financial analysis on footprint optimization project affecting more than 1 division). 

Additional responsibilities:  

Provide a consolidated view of operations results.  Analyze variances between the forecasted and actual results. Ensure the consistency between production indicators and financial reporting. Drive cash improvements Your profile and competencies to succeed

The ideal candidate will have/be: 

Business School or Engineering background with a Finance degree or Master’s degree in Finance 8 to 10 years of professional experience, including plant controlling experience. Experience in managing people is preferred.  Good accounting knowledge Ability to adjust communication style to target audience Strong collaborator with teamwork sense Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to FORVIA's Code of Ethics and Code of Management 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.