Plant Controller

Job Description:

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader


We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities


Essential responsibilities and duties

* Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
* Conduct variance analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities.
* Support the budgeting and forecasting processes.
* Monitor and analyze plant expenses and cost drivers.
* Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate financial policies.
* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial processes.
* Reporting to: Plant Controlling Manager

Key roles and responsibilities

* Collaborate with operations and production teams to improve financial performance
* Support the Plant Controller in financial decision-making
* Provide financial insights to support plant management
* Assist in the implementation of cost-control measures

Your profile and competencies to succeed


Qualifications:

* Strong accounting knowledge.
* Fluent in Japanese.
* Limited English proficiency is acceptable; candidates can improve their language skills on the job.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Experience:

* No prior experience in controlling required, but relevant coursework or internships are beneficial.
* Any relevant experience, such as internships or part-time roles in accounting or finance.

Skills and competencies:

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Attention to detail and accuracy.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
* Strong organizational skills.
* Proactive and self-motivated attitude.

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