Assistant Plant Controller - Growth in Manufacturing

Lear Corporation; Napoli; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Italy is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Plant Controller to support the financial performance of manufacturing operations. You will partner with the Plant Controller and cross-functional teams to provide financial analysis, ensure accurate reporting and maintain internal controls.

You will help with budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, inventory valuation, and cost accounting, gaining exposure to ERP systems and process improvements in a dynamic production setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial controlling, accounting, or auditing.
• Fluency in English and Italian; advanced Microsoft Excel skills. ERP experience including Hyperion is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
• Analyze plant performance, manufacturing costs, and profitability trends.
• Assist with inventory valuation, standard costing, and BOM costing activities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, SOX requirements, and internal control procedures.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports and analyses for management.
• Review pricing data and evaluate turnover, margins, and profitability.
• Maintain financial data within ERP and reporting systems, including Hyperion.
• Support month-end closing activities and variance analysis.
• Partner with operational teams to resolve financial issues and drive improvements.

Skills

Fluency in English and Italian

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Hyperion

Job description

Lear Corporation in Italy is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Plant Controller to support the financial performance of manufacturing operations. You will partner with the Plant Controller and cross-functional teams to provide financial analysis, ensure accurate reporting and maintain internal controls.

You will help with budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, inventory valuation, and cost accounting, gaining exposure to ERP systems and process improvements in a dynamic production setting.