F&A Specialist

Job Description:

Position Summary:

This role in our Performance Management Dept (PFMM) combines the responsibilities of Financial Analyst & Managerial KPI Accounting. The position will oversee financial and performance management operations ensure compliance manage budgeting forecasting and gap analysis and drive performance management initiatives that align with strategic business objectives. The position may supervise up to 2 direct reports and will collaborate cross-functionally to support financial transparency operational efficiency and growth.

This individual acts as a business partner to site leadership and the cross functional team.

This position combines financial leadership strategic partnership and operational control. It is central to delivering transparency efficiency and competitive performance at the site level while supporting broader regional objectives.

Core Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Operations Management:

• Lead monthly quarterly and annual PFMM financial closing & reporting processes.
• Present monthly financial reviews to site and regional leadership.
• Provide reliable financial controlling information across functions.
• Ensure reliability and transparency of standard costing.
• Lead periodic and ad hoc budget/forecast/actual variance and deep dive analysis.
• Develop local controlling procedures and support the management of site financial flows (CapEx/Investment Inventory Cash management Fixed Assets etc.).

Budgeting Forecasting & Decision Support:

• Lead budgeting periodic forecasting and business planning processes.
• Support Implementation of new T-CPM reporting and SAP ERP software as it rolls out
• Monitor budget vs actuals and provide actionable variance insights.
• Support management with financial modeling profitability analysis and decision-ready analytics.
• Validate post-launch P&L for new programs track convergence and variances.
• Provide analysis for manufacturing impacts and cost transparency.

Performance Management:

• Drive key performance metrics aligned with company objectives.
• Design performance dashboards; support production-to-plan and delivery performance.
• Actively participate in and support cost optimization productivity plans and recovery projects & tracking

Financial Compliance & Control

• Ensure compliance with all financial procedures and group policies
• Develop and maintain internal PFMM procedures
• Ensure adherence to corporate finance & reporting standards

Business Partnership:

• Act as strategic business partner to site leadership.
• Contribute to the sites strategic planning and action plans.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities; recommend and implement solutions.
• Monitor and support plant profitability and operational alignment.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead guide a team of up to 2 individuals (specialist cost analyst staff interns) to exemplary performance
• Develop coach and encourage finance team members to be their best
• Build a culture of performance curiosity and cross-functional collaboration
• Enhance financial awareness and support the operational teams and business units
• Be proactive in people management and lead by example

Safety & Environmental:

• Promote a Safety-First Attitude and provide a safe work environment by following all required corporate safety policies and OSHA regulations which may or may not include Personal Protective Equipment Chemicals Fall Protection Fire Protection Incident reporting Hearing conservation and other

Quality:

• Create necessary documents (work instructions) to help aid with training for PFMM department activity.
• Perform due diligence on calculated and contributed data included in financial reports internal and external
• Possess attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping

Key Success Metrics:

• Accuracy of Budget & Forecasting vs Actual Reporting
• Timeliness and accuracy of monthly & annual Regional and HQ reporting
• Cost improvement validations and profitability tracking
• Staff engagement and development
• Audit readiness and compliance score
• Cash flow and inventory management

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in accounting finance or business administration preferred
• 5 to 7 years of professional financial performance planning and analysis preferred plant-level controlling in a manufacturing environment; automotive supplier preferred.
• Strong IFRS knowledge
• Fluent in English; strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Competencies:

• Strong business acumen with ability to influence cross-functionally.
• Familiarity with ERP and manufacturing information systems.
• Analytical mindset and performance orientation.
• Strong communication skills
• High integrity ethics and confidentiality.
• Able to lead in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer (hybrid on-site and remote)
• Flexibility to work extended hours during peak periods.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status and national origin.

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