Sales Controlling Analyst

faurecia S.A.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FORVIA seeks an experienced finance professional to oversee pricing governance and revenue recognition across North America. You will manage SAP master data, support monthly pricing updates, and coordinate with GBS and CBUs to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role requires strong analytical skills, consolidation system experience, and fluency in English. Join a global team driving sustainable mobility technology and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Finance degree in related field of study, master’s degree preferred.
• 6–10 years of controlling experience, ideally in manufacturing/plant environments.
• Proficient IT systems knowledge and strong analytical skills.
• Experience with consolidation systems (Essbase, Hyperion, PBCS).
• English fluency required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate sales-related master data within SAP/FCS (Material Master, Customer Information Records, Pricing Conditions, Scheduling Agreements).
• Coordinate with GBS and cross-functional teams to validate critical commercial data from various stakeholders.
• Review and maintain customer pricing structures and revenue recognition calculations.
• Perform monthly pricing audits and revenue recognition reconciliations for NA region.
• Maintain Revenue Recognition files and coordinate master data updates with GBS.
• Support monthly pricing updates and implement pricing changes in SAP.
• Coordinate creation/maintenance/validation of customer Scheduling Agreements in SAP.

Skills

English fluency

Finance degree

Masters degree

Controlling experience

IT systems

Consolidation systems

Education

Finance degree

Master's degree

Tools

Essbase

Hyperion

PBCS

Job description

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of sales-related master data within SAP/FCS, including Material Master, Customer Information Records, Pricing Conditions, and Scheduling Agreements.


• Act as the key liaison between Global Business Services (GBS) and cross-functional teams to collect, coordinate, and validate critical commercial data from Account Managers, Change Coordinators, Plant Controllers, PC&L, Material Coordinators, EDI Teams, and Customer Service personnel.


• Review, validate, and maintain customer pricing structures and all commercial pricing conditions in accordance with established Revenue Recognition policies and procedures.


• Perform monthly pricing audits, CM-to-PM reconciliation analysis, historical revenue recognition reviews, customer pricing evolution analysis, and validation of Revenue Recognition calculations submitted by Customer Business Units (CBUs).


• Manage and maintain Revenue Recognition files for the North American region, ensuring compliance with corporate accounting standards and internal controls.


• Maintain and validate Sold-To and Ship-To customer relationships within Revenue Recognition databases and coordinate master data updates with GBS.


• Support monthly pricing updates and implementation activities within SAP, ensuring timely and accurate execution.


• Coordinate the creation, maintenance, and validation of customer Scheduling Agreements in SAP to support operational and commercial requirements.


• Analyze customer retroactive payments, debit/credit memos, and pricing adjustments, identifying discrepancies and partnering with CBUs to ensure accurate resolution.


• Lead revenue-related Balance Sheet account analysis, including accrual management, PPV adjustments, accounts payable corrections, and customer payment application reviews.


• Manage Balance Sheet exposure for Asian Customer Business Units, proactively identifying risks and opportunities and presenting findings to executive management, including Directors and Vice Presidents.

Converter Pricing Management

• Lead detailed analysis and reconciliation of converter pricing programs across customers and suppliers.


• Validate converter pricing accuracy between customer agreements, supplier pricing, and SAP system records.


• Partner with Purchasing teams to identify pricing discrepancies and determine financial exposure or recovery opportunities.


• Calculate and issue retroactive pricing memos while ensuring proper accounting treatment and cash flow visibility.


• Maintain comprehensive converter pricing reconciliation files, tracking historical pricing, customer recoveries, and supplier reimbursements.


• Validate supplier credit memos and supporting documentation to ensure accurate Balance Sheet reporting and cash management.

Process Improvement & Governance

• Develop, document, and continuously improve work instructions and standard operating procedures related to Revenue Recognition and Sales Controlling activities.


• Drive process standardization and automation initiatives to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.


• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, analysis, and responses to audit inquiries.

Training & Business Support

• Serve as a subject matter expert for pricing, sales reporting, revenue recognition, and commercial finance processes.


• Support management with ad hoc financial analysis, business cases, profitability studies, and special projects.


• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Operations, Purchasing, and Corporate teams to support strategic initiatives and continuous business improvement.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Technical Skills:

• Finance degree in related field of study, master’s degree, preferred.


• 6 to 10 years of controlling experience required (ideally at plant level or in Programs/R&D activities)


• Computer literate and good expertise of IT systems


• Consolidation Systems Knowledge (Essbase, Hyperion, PBCS, …)


• Experience in an international company or in a matrix organization


• English fluency required.

Behavioral and leadership skills (soft skills):

• “Right 1st time”, rigorous, accountable


• High capacity to arbitrate and decide.


• Strong analytical and reporting skills


• Effective leadership & communication skills


• Project management ability


• Self-starter and autonomous


• Enthusiastic and curious


• Problem solving ability.

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 better and use 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