Controller Trainee

Faurecia; Santa Maria da Feira; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia is seeking a finance analyst in Portugal to manage material master data in SAP and perform cost and inventory analyses. You will generate timely standard reports and support decision-making with accurate financial data.

The role requires a proactive mindset, strong English skills, and teamwork within a global service organization. The candidate will ensure compliance with internal control principles and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive daily improvements and cost

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics/Management/Accounting or equivalent.
• Strong MS Excel and general MS Office skills.
• SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Fluent English and good communication skills.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial spirit and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain material master data in SAP.
• Perform analysis over production costs and inventories, margin analysis, cash flow, sales and raw material deviation analysis.
• Track fixed costs, engineering project costs and cost center analysis.
• Create standard reports for decision-making processes on time.
• Guarantee financial data accuracy and standardization.
• Ensure site activities comply with internal control principles.

Skills

English

Communication

Planning

Teamwork

Proactivity

Cost analysis

Cost control

Education

Economics/Management/Accounting degree

Tools

MS Office Excel

SAP knowledge

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Responsabilities

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

• Create and maintain material master data in SAP
• Perform analysis over production costs and inventories follow-up, margin analysis, cash flow, sales and raw material deviation analysis
• Fixed costs, engineering projects cost follow-up and cost centers analysis
• Create standard reports for decision-making processes on time
• Guarantee financial data accuracy and standardization
• Ensure that site activities are compliant with Forvia's Internal Control Principles

Your profile and competencies to succeed

What are we looking for in someone who will be a part of a high-performance team:

Behavioral And Leadership Skills

• Communication skills, namely English (knowledge of other languages is a plus)
• Customer Focus, Agility and Innovation skills
• A strong spirit of entrepreneurship and teamwork within the Global Business Service organization
• Proactiveness to foster daily improvement
• Planning and organization skills

Technical Skills

• Degree in Economics/Management/Accounting or Equivalent
• Good software skills (MS Office-Excel)
• SAP knowledge is a plus

What We Can Do For You

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action:use less, use betteranduse longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

Why join us

FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA. With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide. In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index. FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com