Plant Controller level 1

Faurecia; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global automotive supplier is seeking a Plant Controller in Cape Town. This role involves managing the financial performance of the plant, ensuring compliance with financial procedures, and collaborating with various functions to provide reliable financial information. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, at least 3 years of experience in an industrial setting, and proficiency with SAP. Fluency in English is required. Join us in a dynamic environment that values teamwork and sustainability.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Dynamic work environment

International collaboration

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in an industrial environment, preferably in the automobile industry.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial aspects to optimize plant performance.
• Control internal finance procedures according to Group policies.
• Lead financial forecasting processes and manage reporting.

Skills

Knowledge of cost Management methodology

Strong analytical ability

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a matrix organization

Teamwork ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Title : Plant Controller
Location : FCM Cape Town
Reports to : Plant Manager

Closing Date : 6 February 2026

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The role of the Plant Controller is to manage the financial aspects of the operations in order to guarantee and optimize the plant’s financial performance and competitiveness.

Ensure compliance to all financial procedures

Develop, execute and control internal finance procedures including spending authorization in accordance with Group procedures and policies. Ensure site activities are compliant with Faurecia finance related procedures (product flow, inventory, routings, …), and internal control basics.

Provide reliable financial/controlling information in close relationship with other operational and support functions

Lead all financial forecasting processes (budget, periodic forecast, …)

Manage reporting process ensuring reliability, consistency, transparency and delay compliance

Ensure reliability of standard costing

Provide all necessary controlling analysis including variance analysis/standard costs, margin/programs, plant budgetary control, squeeze management and follow up of sales and purchasing price,

Collaborate with Shared Service Centre obtaining/providing/validating proper finance information

Control and manage the plant’s operating cash flow (capex, inventories, overdues)

In liaison with Shared Service Centre provide all necessary information requested by internal and external auditors, and others local external authorities

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance or related field of study
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an industrial environment including an experience in a program team.
• Proficiency with SAP and related financial reporting tools
• Fluent in English
• Automobile industry work experience, preferred.

Skills and competencies

• Knowledge of cost Management methodology
• Strong analytical ability, and financial acuity
• Good communication skills and teamwork ability
• Ability to work in a matrix organization under pressure.
• Manages complexity.

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 is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.