Management Trainee - Plant Controlling

Faurecia; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Faurecia is seeking a CMA/CA-qualified fresher for a financial controlling role in India. You will support cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis while collaborating with CFO and regional controllers to optimize financial performance.

The role emphasizes data validation, process improvements, and cross-functional teamwork to drive productivity and financial discipline within a Tier 1 organization.

Qualifications

• CMA/CA qualification with fresh status in financial controlling.
• Understanding of scrap, inventory, and claims in a Tier 1 organization.
• Proficiency in SAP FICO and IT systems for financial flows.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CFO and regional controllers on RMC, inventory, capacity utilization, claims, and cash management.
• Develop and monitor financial procedures to ensure compliance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.

Skills

Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Leadership & Communication

Strategic Vision & Execution

Results-Oriented & Agile

Agility & Adaptability

Education

CMA/CA

Fresher

Tools

SAP FICO

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with CFO & respective regional controllers in the areas of RMC, inventory management, plant capacity utilization, customer claims, manufacturing new footprint assessment and proposals, cash etc.


• Financial Compliance & Control: Develop, implement, and monitor financial procedures to ensure full compliance.


• Financial Forecasting & Reporting: Manage budget planning, periodic forecasts, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to deadlines.


• Business Analysis & Cost Optimization: Conduct deep-dive financial analyses, simulations, and variance assessments to identify revenue leakages and cost‑saving opportunities.


• Collaboration & Data Validation: Work closely with business units to gather, verify, and validate financial data.


• Cash Flow Management: Consolidate and oversee operational cash flow, including capital expenditure, inventory, and backlogs.


• Business Planning & Variance Analysis: Contribute to the business plan validation process, ensuring proper consolidation and variance analysis.


• Strategic Action Planning: Partner with BU controllers to develop and track action plans that enhance financial performance, optimize cash flow, and drive productivity improvements.


• Performance Monitoring: Ensure continuous tracking of financial impact and progress of implemented action plans.

Job Specifications

Qualification: CMA / CA Qualified fresher in financial controlling understanding of scrap, inventory, claims etc from Tier 1 organsation.

• System Expertise: Proficiency in SAP FICO and a strong understanding of IT systems & industrial financial flows.

Professional & Behavioral Competencies

• Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide strategic insights.


• Stakeholder Management, Collaboration: Strong collaboration skills to work effectively across business units. Work cross-functionally to validate financial data and align strategies.


• Leadership & Communication Strong ability to present insights, manage stakeholders, and resolve conflicts.


• Strategic Vision & Execution: Ability to align financial objectives with long-term business goals.


• Results-Oriented & Agile – Adapt to changing business needs while ensuring financial discipline


• Agility & Adaptability: Quick learner with the ability to manage complexity and adapt to changing business needs.

Structured & Independent Work Style

Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and organized.

• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactive in driving financial and process improvements.


• Conflict Resolution & Initiative: Strong interpersonal skills to manage conflicts and drive initiatives effectively.