Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Position Summary: As part of the Industrial strategy department, you will be responsible for managing all industrial investment. This includes the capital budget, IFRS-16 debt and restructuring funds. In this role you will coach the plant manufacturing engineering managers and PML teams in the rules governing capex within Forvia and ensure these teams support a prudent investment approach. A key responsibility is to provide accurate reporting and forecasting to both division and BG. 

Responsibilities: 

1. Budget / SP process
   1. Work with program teams and plants to understand and prioritize capital needs for fiscal year Division CAPEX budget 
   2. Work with plant, central, and IDP teams to understand IFRS16 needs for fiscal year within the Division (including building & equipment) 
2. Monthly reporting with BG & finance team
   1. Ensure reliability and integrity of CAPEX financials
   2. Use of COCA (FCS)
   3. Issue reliable and timely reporting and consolidation for Commitment and CAPEX actuals and forecasts 
   4. Provide managers with accurate performance measurements of CAPEX on a weekly and monthly basis for Program, Plant, and Division 
3. Managing CARs through CARCO and CCMC process
   1. Ensure timely submission and review of investment requests
   2. Analyze and challenge capital requirements and investments 
   3. Gain relevant approvals
   4. Capitalizes on knowledge and shares best practices / lessons learned across organization and within the site 
4. Prioritization of capex and developing strategies to meet division commitments
5. Responsible for overall management of CARgo system including CAR processing, updating user access, and training of new users
6. Division Key User / Subject Matter Expert for CARgo & CoCa systems
7. All other duties as assigned by the company

Position Specifications 

Authorities: 

1. Make Final decisions on amount and timing of investment requests to minimize lead time for forecast
2. Assess CAR readiness and approve submission to Group/BG level 
3. Instruct Program Manufacturing Leaders to ensure monthly target in capex declaration and commitment (CAR submissions)

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor or master’s degree in industrial engineering
• 5 to 10 years of experience in Automotive industry Experience in different department such as production, program management, logistic and/or manufacturing

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.