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At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone, and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.
Job Posting Title
Leader Finance-Controlling (m/w/d)
Deutsch:
Job Description Summary
Sie verantworten das Financial Controlling für die Bereiche Product Engineering (PE) sowie Research & Development (R&D). In dieser Funktion haben Sie zwar keine direkte Führungsverantwortung, arbeiten jedoch mit funktionsübergreifenden Engineering-Teams zusammen, um die Erfassung, Strukturierung und Berichterstattung von Informationen zu koordinieren. Sie arbeiten eng mit Kolleg:innen aus dem Finanzteam und anderen Abteilungen zusammen und stehen in regelmäßigem Kontakt mit unserem Headquarter in Detroit, USA.
English:
You will be responsible for financial controlling in the areas of Product Engineering (PE) and Research & Development (R&D). In this role, while not having direct managerial responsibility, you will interact with cross-functional Engineering teams to coordinate the collection, structuring and reporting of information. You will work closely with colleagues in the finance team and other departments and will be in regular contact with our headquarter in Detroit, USA.
PLEASE PROVIDE AN ENGLISH VERSION OF YOUR CV.
Deutsch:
Job Description
- Regelmäßige Erstellung von Business Cases, Prognosen, Ableich von CAPEX vs. Ausgaben sowie Anwendung von CAR (corrective action report) um Ursachen für Prozessabweichungen zu identifizieren und zu beheben
- Nachhalten von Prozessupdates sowie Buchungsupdates, Abgleich der PR-Prozesskosten mit den Ausgaben am Monatsende, Verfolgen der monatlichen Projektkosten
- Abschätzung der monatlichen Rückstellungen, Aktualisierung von Headcountzahlungen und Personalkosten
- Proaktive Vorbereitung geplanter Geschäftsaktivitäten (bspw. Monatsabschluss, Forecast, Budgetierung) sowie relevanter Meetings mit verschiedenen Abteilungen und Standorten
- Analyse des Cash Conversion Cycle (CC), einschließlich Identifizierung von Engpässen und Verbesserungspotenziale sowie Erstellung von Forecasts und Business Cases
- Leitung und Koordination einzelner Funktionsteams zur Einhaltung der jährlichen Budgets sowie zeitgerechte Meldung von Abweichungen
- Kontinuierliche Verbesserung der Probleme und Prozesse sowie optimale finanzielle Unterstützung des Bereichs PE-Operations.
- Vollständige Umsetzung des Monatsabschluss- und Prognoseprozesses, einschließlich regelmäßiger Erstellung von CAPEX-, D&A-, und Materialprognosen (Sales Orders)
- Einbindung und Unterstützung eines EDD-Mini-Modells und des Ressourcenmanagementprozesses für Europa
- Erstellung eines Projektberichtsprozesses für den Standort Langen
English:
- Regular preparation of business cases, forecasts, comparison of CAPEX vs. expenses, and application of CAR (corrective action report) to identify and remedy causes of process deviations
- Tracking process and accounting updates, comparing PR process costs with expenses at the end of the month, tracking monthly project costs
- Estimating monthly provisions, updating headcount payments and personnel costs
- Proactively preparing planned business activities (e.g., month-end closing, forecasting, budgeting) and relevant meetings with various departments and locations
- Analysis of the cash conversion cycle (CC), including identification of bottlenecks and potential for improvement, as well as preparation of forecasts and business cases
- Leading and coordinating individual functional teams to ensure compliance with annual budgets and timely reporting of deviations
- Continuously improving issues and processes and providing optimal financial support to the PE Operations division.
- Full implementation of the monthly closing and forecasting process, including regular preparation of CAPEX, D&A, and material forecasts (sales orders)
- Integration and support of an EDD mini-model and the resource management process for Europe
- Creation of a project reporting process for the location
Deutsch:
Required Skills and Education
- Abgeschlossenes Studium in der Fachrichtung Betriebswirtschaft, Wirtschaftswissenschaft oder eines verwandten Fachgebiets
- Mindestens 5 Jahre Erfahrung im Controlling, idealerweise mit PE- und R&D-Erfahrung (Projekterfahrung) sowie fundierte Kenntnisse von Prozessen in produzierenden Unternehmen
- Ausgeprägte analytische Fähigkeiten und die Fähigkeit, komplexe Finanzdaten zu analysieren, zu interpretieren und zu strukturieren
- Fundierte Kenntnisse in den Bereichen Buchhaltung, Budgetierung, Prognosen und Berichterstattung
- Fundierte Kenntnisse der MS Office-Produkte und ausgezeichnete Kenntnisse in MS Excel
- Ausgeprägte Kommunikationsfähigkeiten, um Informationen sowohl intern als auch extern klar und verständlich zu vermitteln
- Fähigkeit, Probleme zu erkennen, zu analysieren und effektive Lösungen zu entwickeln
- Fähigkeit, Prioritäten zu setzen, Aufgaben zu delegieren und mehrere Projekte gleichzeitig zu verfolgen
- Fähigkeit, mit internationalen Teams erfolgreich zusammenzuarbeiten
- Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse und gute Deutschkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
- Bereitschaft, sich mit den operativen Aspekten von Controlling-Aufgaben zu befassen.
English:
- A completed degree in Business Administration, Economics or a related field
- At least 5 years of experience in Controlling, ideally with PE and R&D experience (project experience) including sound knowledge of processes in manufacturing companies
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to analyze,interpret und structure complex financial data
- In-depth knowledge of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
- Sound knowledge of MS Office products and excellent knowledge in MS Excel
- Strong communication skills to convey information clearly and comprehensibly, both internally and externally
- Ability to identify and analyze problems and develop effective solutions
- Ability to set priorities, delegate tasks, and keep track of multiple projects
- Ability to successfully work with international teams
- Very good English language and good German language skills, both oral and written
- Willingness to deal with the operational aspects of controlling tasks.
About AAM:
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are
Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.
Why Join #TeamAAM:
As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.
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