Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The Program Controller is responsible of financial aspects for one or several programs. Ensures the data reliability in line with process and finance program golden rules, and the optimization of the programs' profitability and cash. The main missions of the role are to : Ensure program controlling procedures and Golden Rules compliance, Secure business plan and customer (offer & LOI) /supplier contractual offer consistency, Support, under program manager authority, selected profitability improvement actions,  Highlight Program Cash status and provide recommandation to the management, Monitor Program Cash Curve at any time & communicate it towards Core team, Propose action plan in order to achieve cash Target, Challenge Upfront level in term of cost as well as payment method, Provide program financial communication towards core team, management and plants involved, Update BP & bridge the gap between release, Prepare Forecast/Budget/PMT inputs (PPA, costs, selling price, cash,…), Provide loss to completion inputs for the related program, Provide monthly (at least quarterly) financial inputs for the program dashboard, Transfer gradually business plan cost datas source to plants from Gate 2.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Minimum education level:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration/engineering

Professional Experience:

• 3-5 years of practical experience in the area of controlling/finance 

Skills and competencies:

• A high affinity for IT and ideally experience in working with SAP R3 
• Confident and experienced in the use of MS Office, especially MS Excel 
• Very good knowledge English, both written and spoken (Fluent/Advanced Level)
• Careful, independent and structured way of working
• Distinct analytical skills and a high degree of goal orientation
• Initiative and commitment, also with regard to continuous improvement processes
• Strong communication skills, ability to deal with conflicts 

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.