Senior Finance Controller

at  Faurecia

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.

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