Plant Finance Assistant: Costing, Budgets & Compliance

Lear Corporation; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Lombardia, Italy is seeking an Assistant Plant Controller to support the plant’s financial performance, reporting accuracy, and compliance activities. You will collaborate with the Plant Controller and cross-functional teams to deliver timely insights and strengthen internal controls in a manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, month-end closing, cost analysis, and reliable product costing through standard costs and materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 2+ years of experience 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 and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Bilingual English/Italian

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Hyperion

ERP software

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Lear Corporation in Lombardia, Italy is seeking an Assistant Plant Controller to support the plant’s financial performance, reporting accuracy, and compliance activities. You will collaborate with the Plant Controller and cross-functional teams to deliver timely insights and strengthen internal controls in a manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, month-end closing, cost analysis, and reliable product costing through standard costs and materials.