Overall responsibilities and duties:

The FP&A and Central Division Controller oversees  implementation of controlling basics, providing a consolidated view of the operational performance of the division, interacting with the plant, R&D finance and Commercial team from Division

The main missions of the role are:

Consolidation and reporting:
    Ensure the coordination of financial forecasting process for plants and Tech Center (budget, periodic forecasts, Mid Term Plan) 
    Lead all tasks related to month end closing.
    Provide a consolidated view of operations results and communicate it to the division.
    Provide operational financial communication & recommendation towards the management, especially Division Controller
    Analyze and challenge the variances between the forecasted and actual results.
    Determine and ensure the follow up and monitor the consolidated margin per program in liaise with program controlling.
    Validate the economic justification of investments and ensure their follow up
    Validate the economic justification of standard costs and rates used in each plant.
    Ensure the consistency between production indicators and financial reporting.
    Participate in the development of action plans and ensure their financial evaluation and follow up
    Highlight cash status at division level (capex, inventories, overdues)
    Ensure site activities are compliant with Faurecia finance related procedures (product flow, inventory, routings,) and internal control basics.

    Alert and arbitrate in case of discrepancies.
    Support Cash Control implementation throughout the division

Commercial support

    Be the link between finance community and Commercial teams to align on action plans.
    Participate in follow up discussions for commercial items with BG and region maintaining constant and clear communication.
    Supervise the squeeze reporting ensuring alignment with actual and expected P&L results. 

Others

    Ensure consistency and standardization of controlling processes within the division.
    Manage and support the Operations Controlling teams on all financial issues.
    Contribute to internal and external Audits requirements
     Ensure all financial related procedures and tools are implemented and followed.
    Ensure plant and R&D controlling teams are informed and trained to controlling procedures and policies and tools.

    Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management

Qualifications:

Minimum education level:  Business School or Engineering background with a Finance or master’s degree in Finance 

Experience:

    +3 years of controlling professional experience
     Plant controlling experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

    Good accounting knowledge
    Business minded and strong teamwork sense.
    Knowledge in SAP and Magritte/Hyperion
    Good communication skills
    Fluent in English required.
    The Employee is aware and ensures the respect of the Internal Rules, Code of Ethics and Management Code applicable in the establishment to which she/he is assigned.