What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Controller position at FORVIA?
Are you a financial guru with a knack for optimizing plant performance? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at managing financial operations with precision? Forvia, a global leader in the automotive industry, is seeking a talented Plant Controller to join our dynamic team at our Chattanooga, TN location.
As the Plant Controller, you will play a pivotal role in steering the financial helm of our Chattanooga facility. Your mission? To ensure the plant's financial performance is top-notch and its competitiveness remains unparalleled. You’ll be at the heart of financial management, ensuring compliance, driving performance, and partnering with management to boost profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Oversight: Ensure compliance with all financial procedures and develop robust internal finance controls.
- Reporting & Forecasting: Lead financial forecasting processes including budgets and periodic forecasts. Manage reporting to ensure accuracy, transparency, and timeliness.
- Cost Management: Maintain reliable standard costing and provide detailed controlling analyses, including variance and margin analysis.
- Operational Partnership: Act as a business partner to plant management, recommending actions to enhance financial performance and cash optimization.
- Program Oversight: Participate in business plan validation, monitor new program startups, and lead post-audit activities.
- Team Leadership: Manage and develop the controlling team, ensuring alignment with internal rules and ethical standards.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field.
- Experience: 3 to 10 years of professional experience, including a prior controlling role at the plant level.
- Skills: Strong accounting knowledge, familiarity with industrial information systems, and excellent communication skills. Fluency in English is required.
Why Forvia?
At Forvia, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and ethical work environment. We offer a collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every team member is valued. As a Plant Controller, you’ll not only advance your career but also contribute to our mission of setting industry benchmarks and driving business development.
