Plant Controller Level 2
Faurecia South Africa
Mission, Roles and Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance to all financial procedures :
Develop, execute and control internal finance procedures
Ensure site activities are compliant with Faurecia finance related proceduresProvide reliable financial / controlling information :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 pricesCollaborate with Shared Service Center obtaining / providing / validating proper finance informationControl and manage the plant’s operating cash flow (capex, inventories, overdues)In liaison with Shared Service Center provide all necessary information requested by internal and external auditors and other local external authoritiesFor new programs :Participate in Business Plan validation and ensure consistency with plant financial information
Monitor 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 activitiesAct as a business partner toward the plant management and provide recommendation to the management :Participate, with the management of the plant, in the development of action plans resulting from relevant analysis to achieve operational targets, increase plant’s financial profitability and cash optimisation (especially identification and implementation of productivity plans)
Follow financial impact and progress of action plansEnsure financial awareness of plant operational teamsEnsure the management and development of the controlling teamProfile & Competencies
Qualifications :Recognised financial degree (Bcom, Bachelor of Accounting Sciences, Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting)
Business School or Engineering background advantageous3 to 10 years of professional experience, including controlling experience at plant levelFamiliarity with industrial Information Systems and FlowsGood accounting knowledgeBusiness minded and strong teamworkGood communication skillsFluent in EnglishIdeal Candidate
Recognised financial degree (Bcom, Bachelor of Accounting Sciences, Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting)Business School or Engineering background advantageous3 to 10 years of professional experience, including controlling experience at plant levelFamiliarity with industrial Information Systems and FlowsGood accounting knowledgeBusiness minded and strong teamworkGood communication skillsFluent in EnglishSkills & Competencies
Knowledge of cost management methodologyStrong analytical ability and financial acuityGood communication skills and teamwork abilityAbility to work in a matrix organization under pressureManages complexityBenefits
Engaging and dynamic environment with sustainable mobility technologiesOpportunities for career development in a global automotive supplier (over 157,000 employees in 40+ countries)Collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven culture with emphasis on learning and excellenceAccess to FORVIA University training (average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training)Multicultural environment valuing diversity and international collaborationCommitment to CO2 Net Zero, first global automotive group certified with SBTI Net‑Zero Standard (2022)Why Join Us
Autoscale in an automotive technology group focused on smarter, sustainable mobilityHistorical leadership : 7th largest global automotive supplier with tech in ~50% of vehicles worldwideCommitment to reach CO2 Net Zero by 2045, driving innovation in sustainability and circular economyOpportunity to influence industry transformation and deliver high standards for clientsJob Attributes
Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Accounting / Auditing and FinanceIndustry : Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing#J-18808-Ljbffr