Cash Controlling Manager

New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, Faurecia anticipates the future of mobility developing cutting-edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you're willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow's cleaner and smarter mobility, Faurecia is the place to be.

Position Summary: The role of the Cash Controlling Manager is to manage the reporting and consolidation of the cash across the Division, while ensuring accuracy and consistency of the data presented to Division Management and BG.

Responsibilities:

• Provide reliable financial/controlling information towards the management:

• Maintain and distribute daily/weekly cash tracking report out of current overdue and cash position versus forecast.

• Coordinates cash flow forecast construction and tracking of action plans with CBU/Operations/Purchasing/SSC

• Populate the monthly Divisional forecasts, providing the analysis vs Actuals vs Budgets and preparing inputs for the monthly performance reviews.

• Collaborate with treasury, BG and Group teams to improve processes, results and accuracy

• Collaborate with Accounts Receivables and Program and Sales teams for the latest overdue status and customer collections.

• Collaborate with Purchasing, Treasury, and Accounts Payable on payment run proposals and optimal cash strategies with suppliers.

• Liaison with Manufacturing regularly to follow CAPEX, IFRS16 and Inventory targets.

• Perform ad hoc analysis and simulations to the VP of Finance or BG as needed.

• Lead in Cash budget and Strategic Plan creation and implementation of action plans

• Act as a business partner toward the management of the Division, and provide recommendation to the management:

• Offer strategies and suggestions for cash optimization.

• Follow up on execution and updates of action plans and their financial impacts, alert and arbitrate in case of discrepancies.

• Provide constant support, training and improvement ideas to the community to ensure financial awareness.

• Propose continuous improvement ideas in business efficiency and cost reduction

• Capitalizes on knowledge and shares best practices / lessons learned across organization and within the site

• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and adherence to:

• Faurecia Group Code of Ethics

• Faurecia Group Code of Management

• Faurecia Group Environmental Policy

• Faurecia Group Quality Policy

• All other duties as assigned by the company

Position Specifications

• Knowledge / Skills:

• Understanding of financials (working capital variations, EBITDA, AR AP, IFRS rules, etc)

• Strong ERP (SAP is a plus )and reporting tools knowledge

• Ability to manage uncertainty and resist to stakeholder pressure

• Ability to challenge status quo and implement effective changes to improve performance

• Proactivity and leadership in driving cash/finance activities

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

• Business minded and strong teamwork skills

• Clear and effective communication skills

• Fluent in English required

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline

• 5 to 10 years of professional experience, including any cash controlling or reporting responsibility

• Automotive industry preferred

Faurecia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.