Regional Finance Business Partner – Operational Sr. Analyst

Visteon Corporation; Viseu; Presencial; EUR 42 000 - 64 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Visteon is seeking a Regional Finance Business Partner – Operational Sr. Analyst to support FP&A for operations and manufacturing across the EMEA region, focusing on cost visibility and performance analysis.

You will work with plant finance, supply chain, and central FP&A to deliver standardized reporting, dashboards, and actionable insights that drive cost improvements and budgeting processes. This role requires strong analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of FP&A, operations finance, or manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Operational Performance Analysis and Reporting: Analyze manufacturing cost performance across EMEA plants and prepare dashboards, reports, and KPIs.
• Forecasting, Budgeting & Planning: Assist budgets, forecasts, and monthly outlooks for operational costs; build cost models and variance bridges.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with plant controllers and operations teams to ensure data submission and alignment; support capex reviews and cross-functional meetings.
• Document and share best practices in reporting and standardize tools across the region.
• Harmonize cost tracking and analysis across plants; deliver cost transparency at regional level.
• Support cost improvement programs with financial rigor; participate in investment case discussions.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Regional Finance Business Partner – Operational Sr. Analyst

Visteon is a technology company that develops and builds innovative digital cockpit and electrification products at the leading-edge of the mobility revolution. Founded in 2000, Visteon brings decades of automotive intelligence combined with Silicon Valley speed to apply global insights that help transform the software-defined vehicle of the future for many of the world’s largest OEMs. The company employs 10,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe.

Enabling a software-defined, electrified future.

Mission of the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive Senior Analyst to support the regional finance business partnering activities for operations and manufacturing across the region. This role plays a critical part in driving cost visibility, supporting performance analysis, and enabling data-driven decision-making. You will work closely with plant finance teams, supply chain, and central FP&A to ensure accurate reporting, standardized processes, and actionable insights aligned with regional strategic goals.

Key Objectives of this Role

Operational Performance Analysis and Reporting

• Support the analysis of manufacturing cost performance across EMEA plants.
• Prepare standardized and ad-hoc dashboards, financial reports, and KPIs to track plant and regional performance.
• Identify cost trends, variances, and risks through regular performance monitoring and data analysis.
• Assist in translating financial and operational data into actionable business insights.

Forecasting, Budgeting & Planning

• Contribute to the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and monthly outlooks for operational and conversion costs.
• Build and maintain financial models and variance bridges to explain actual vs. forecast performance.
• Support cost-to-serve and make-vs-buy assessments under direction from the directly manager.

Business Partnering

• Partner with plant controllers and operations teams to ensure timely and accurate data submission and alignment.
• Assist with financial input for investment cases and capital expenditure reviews.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to provide data-driven insights supporting cost improvement programs.
• Support implements standardized reporting tools and templates across the region.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager and plant finance teams to harmonize cost tracking and analysis practices.
• Document and share best practices in reporting and operational finance processes.

Key Performance Indicators

• Year-over-year improvement in Manufacturing Cost (%)
• Budget and Forecast accuracy
• Timeliness and accuracy of cost reporting and variance analysis
• Quality and adoption rate of standardized tools and dashboards
• Support for forecast accuracy and operational cost improvements
• Engagement in cross-functional initiatives and data quality improvements.
• Establish regional manufacturing cost reporting structure and governance
• Implement performance dashboards and tracking tools for stakeholders
• Support key cost improvement programs with financial rigor
• Deliver cost transparency at plant and regional level
• Standardize manufacturing cost reporting
• Complete financial support for capex and restructuring cases
• Deliver accurate forecasts and cost bridges for manufacturing cost performance

Qualification, Experience and Skills

Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience: 3–5 years of experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), operations finance, or manufacturing cost accounting. Exposure to the manufacturing environments preferred.

Skills

Technical: In-depth knowledge of manufacturing KPIs, cost structures, and continuous improvement;
Strong financial modeling and business case development. Experience with ERP systems and costing tools.

Soft: Results-Driven;
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills;
Strong communication and presentation skills to interact with technical and non-technical audiences;
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in cross-functional teams. Experience in cross-functional collaboration and working in a matrix organization.

• Ownership and Accountability
• Analytical Thinking
• Initiative and Curiosity
• Results Orientation

Reporting Structure

Reports to Regional Finance Business Partner – Operations Manager.

Visteon Culture

If you thrive in a fast-paced, organizational culture that requires agility, adaptability, and a growth mindset from its employees to thrive and stay ahead of the curve Visteon is the place. We value high performance and a drive for results. Innovation, risk-taking, and continuous learning help us keep up with the ever-changing landscape of our industry and be Market leaders. At Visteon, you can be more.

Seniority level

- Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

- Employment type

Full-time

Job function

- Job function

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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