Plant Finance Analyst: Costing, Forecasting & Controls

Lear Corporation; Pozzo d'Adda; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Pozzo d'Adda, Lombardy, Italy, is seeking an Assistant Plant Controller to support financial performance, reporting accuracy, and SOX compliance in a manufacturing environment. The role collaborates with the Plant Controller and cross-functional teams to provide insights and ensure reliable costing and inventories.

The ideal candidate holds a Finance or Accounting degree, 2+ years in financial controlling, and speaks English and Italian fluently, with strong Excel and ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent.
• 2+ years in financial controlling, accounting, auditing, or related finance function.
• Fluency in English and Italian with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to deliver accurate and timely financial information.
• Analyze plant performance, manufacturing costs, and profitability trends to identify improvement opportunities and support loss reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and SOX requirements within assigned areas.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc financial reports and provide analysis to support business and operational decisions.
• Monitor inventory valuation, standard costing, and bill of materials accuracy to maintain reliable product costing records.
• Review customer and supplier pricing data and analyze turnover, margins, and profitability by product, customer, or market.
• Manage financial data maintenance and uploads within ERP and reporting systems, including Hyperion.
• Support month‑end closing activities by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and resolving financial discrepancies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Independent work style

Multitasking

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Hyperion

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Lear Corporation in Pozzo d'Adda, Lombardy, Italy, is seeking an Assistant Plant Controller to support financial performance, reporting accuracy, and SOX compliance in a manufacturing environment. The role collaborates with the Plant Controller and cross-functional teams to provide insights and ensure reliable costing and inventories.

The ideal candidate holds a Finance or Accounting degree, 2+ years in financial controlling, and speaks English and Italian fluently, with strong Excel and ERP