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Senior FP&A Analyst
Division:  FAS DIV NORTH AMERICA
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Job Location:  AUBURN HILLS HQ R&D
Job Description: 

Position Summary:

 

The role of a senior FP&A analyst is to support financial planning, consolidation, and performance management across North America region, including multiple manufacturing plants, R&D center, and headquarters functions in the U.S. and Mexico.

 

This role sits at the intersection of finance, operations, and data/analytics, playing a key role in consolidating regional financials, enhancing forecasting through automation and advanced analytics, and supporting strategic decision-making across functions including Operations, Sales, Purchasing, and R&D.

 

Responsibilities:

 

1. Regional Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Support the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range strategic planning processes for North America.
  • Partner with business leaders to understand key operational drivers (volume, pricing, material cost, labor, overhead) and translate them into financial projections.
  • Perform variance analysis (actual vs. plan/forecast/prior year) with clear insights and actionable recommendations.
  • Support ad hoc financial analysis related to cost optimization, margin improvement, and investment decisions.

2. Financial Consolidation (U.S. & Mexico Operations)

  • Consolidate financial results across multiple manufacturing sites, R&D center, and HQ functions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Manage intercompany eliminations, multi-currency considerations, and alignment to corporate reporting standards.
  • Standardize data structures and reporting templates across sites.
  • Work closely with plant controllers and central finance teams to ensure consistency in reporting and assumptions.

3. Data Automation & Advanced Analytics

  • Develop and implement automated processes for financial data collection, consolidation, and reporting (reducing manual Excel-based work).
  • Utilize tools such as SQL, Python, Palantir, Power BI, or similar to build scalable reporting and dashboard solutions.
  • Support the application of AI/advanced analytics to improve forecast accuracy, identify trends, and enable predictive insights (e.g., cost drivers, demand patterns).
  • Collaborate with IT and data teams to improve data quality, integration (ERP systems), and governance.

4. Cross-Functional Business Partnering

  • Liaise with other central controllers and act as a finance partner to:
    • Operations: plant performance, cost control, efficiency initiatives
    • Sales: pricing, customer profitability, volume planning
    • Purchasing: material cost analysis, supplier impact
    • R&D: project tracking, investment evaluation
  • Provide financial visibility and insights to support decision-making across functions.
  • Communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

5. Strategic Modeling & Decision Support

  • Build and maintain financial models for:
  • Customer programs and product profitability
  • Capital investments and capacity expansion
  • Cost reduction and restructuring initiatives
  • Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to support strategic planning and risk management.

 

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:

  • Strong financial modeling and Excel skills (advanced level required).
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
  • Proficiency in data and automation tools:
  • SQL, Python, or similar (preferred)
  • Power BI / Tableau or equivalent visualization tools
  • Exposure to AI-driven forecasting or analytics is a strong plus.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage large datasets and translate them into insights.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management across functions and cultures.
  • Self-starter with continuous improvement mindset and adaptability in a traditional but evolving environment.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven manufacturing setting.

 

Education / Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA/CPA/CMA preferred but not required).
  • Senior Analyst: 3–6 years of experience
  • Prior experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive or industrial.
  • Experience working in multi-site and cross-border (U.S./Mexico) environments preferred.
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