PROGRAM CONTROLLER

Plastic Omnium; Monterrey; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Functional Finance professional to support project financial performance and reporting. The role involves close collaboration with various teams, ensuring effective financial management throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in finance, strong communication skills, and be fluent in English. Knowledge of SAP and a continuous improvement mindset are essential for success in this position.

Formación

• 7+ years of experience in finance and accounting.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience in development processes/technical centers, preferably in the automotive sector.

Responsabilidades

• Support quotation submissions and project gate reviews.
• Provide project forecasts, analysis, and reporting.
• Monitor project performance KPIs.
• Communicate financial concepts clearly to non-financial personnel.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

SAP or ERP knowledge

Analytical skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Educación

Business or engineering education

Descripción del empleo

Functional Finance support

• Work closely with Customer Center Directors, Sales teams, and Program Managers to support quotation submissions and project gate reviews.
• Validate the inputs and assumptions taken into the project finance model and influence internal customer groups on all finance-related matters.
• Monitor project performance KPIs.
• Master the project finance model and continuously improve the tool to better serve the project.
• Measure and control the project financial performance throughout the project lifecycle, from quotation to end of production.

Planning and reporting

• Partner with Program Managers and Directors by providing project forecasts, analysis, and reporting.
• Contribute to project-related reporting, including order intake, CAPEX plan, and project costs.

Operation Business Partner

• Influence, motivate, and gain support of others to achieve organizational goals.
• Support operational decision-making with relevant, timely, and objective analysis.
• Communicate financial concepts and requirements clearly to non-financial personnel.

Hourly Rate Improvement & Budget Control

• Share monthly financials and analysis with technical management teams, acting as a driver and counselor for improvement.
• Coordinate and review the Hourly Rate on the plant side.

R&D Controller

• Monitor R&D activities (hours, headcount expenses, and CapEx).
• Oversee cost center budgets (headcount & expenses).
• Manage actuals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Analyze hourly rates.
• Ensure compliance with division and group procedures and internal controls.
• Influence, motivate, and support organizational goals.
• Support R&D decision-making with relevant analysis.
• Communicate financial concepts clearly to non-financial staff.

Ethics

• Understand, comply with, and lead according to PO code of conduct & OPUS.
• Communicate information fairly and objectively, disclosing key information influencing report and analysis understanding.

Profile

Personal Background:

• Business or engineering education; qualified accountant is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in finance and accounting.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience in development processes/technical centers, preferably in the automotive sector.
• Industrial experience is also preferred.
• Strong communication skills, especially in presenting analysis and results to management.

Skills & Abilities:

• Hands-on professional with good knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems and their use in product development.
• Developed influencing skills to establish authority among peers.
• Delegation and follow-up skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to prioritize and stay focused in a fast-paced environment.

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