Head of Plant Controlling

Management and Strategy

manage and coordinate all controlling activities for the plant 
translate plant controlling strategy into action plans and ensure implementation
contribute to strategic and operative planning of the plant/operations unit (e.g. with respect to investments capacity and headcount planning)
ensure the achievement of controlling targets according to internal and external customer expectations
initiate and implement continuous improvement activities by applying CBS methods and training measures 
initiate and control investments for controlling equipment (e.g. training materials external trainings etc.)
interface to segment BU or BA functions in order to gather local controlling requirements and demands and other feedback 
participate in and/or steer global or local controlling related and cross-functional projects
conduct employee dialogues personnel development and coaching

Management

prepare review and manage the budget and forecast of controlling cost centers
implement and conduct activities according to the budget established
ensure that the financial goals are met 

Management

develop and implement action plans to meet the plants operational targets strategic goals and customer/market requirements

and Controlling

ensure and apply Continental finance and accounting guidelines and ensure implementation and conformity with all Continental controlling systems tools standards and processes with high data quality and transparency
ensure production controlling according to standards (production order controlling production parameters like scrap and utilization shift model review support of standard costs calculation support of plant variation analysis support of cost center controlling all areas)
ensure investment controlling (valid for local investments e.g. infrastructure) according to standards (preparation of financial analysis supporting investment and eCRs management of plant invest budget)
ensure personnel controlling according to standards (evaluation of staffing utilization shift model analysis (variations) as input for production planning fix HC planning and allocation ePRs)
ensure logistics controlling if needed (according to plant size) according to standards (inventory analysis and reporting - WOC special freights ICO business like transfer price calculation equalization)

support monthly closing and report monthly according to standards
prepare standard reports to plant and business management
prepare and review monthly results (e.g. P&L)
prepare budget and forecasts based on production volumes
analyze variations/operational and non-operational effects

and Plant Performance

ensure supervision of plant key performance data and business processes
implement KPI methodology and plant scorecard tool in the plant
perform regular KPI-reviews 

and Coaching

ensure the availability of qualified employees for the controlling function in cooperation with plant HR
initiate and control the continuous qualification of controlling employees in cooperation with plant HR

ensure local implementation of central controlling standards
provide feedback and input for further development of standards regarding controlling processes (e.g. accounting process monthly/yearly closing methods IT tools etc.) to segment BU or BA functions 

Qualifications :

/ Certification

university degree preferably in business administration accounting finance controlling or related discipline (depending on plant size)  

Experience                        
five or more years of professional experience in various finance and controlling functions
cross functional experience e.g. in production supply chain quality or CBS preferred     

and/or Process Experience  
initial experience in rubber and plastic production processes  

Experience                                  
three or more years in a leadership position preferably in operational units with functional and disciplinary responsibility for other individuals          

/ International Experience                         
experience in working with international teams on production topics and understanding of foreign cultures
proficient in minimum 2 languages English is mandatory

Additional Information :

At Continental we are committed to building an inclusive and discrimination-free ecosystem in Mexico these principles are rooted in our corporate philosophy and culture. Therefore it is totally forbidden to request a pregnancy or HIV test as part of our selection processes.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time