Job Title: 

Site Financial Controller

Entity: Site

Department: Finance

Hierarchical Manager(s) Title(s)

Site General Manager

Functional Manager(s)  Title(s) 

Regional Operations Finance Director

or Product Group Finance Director

or Product Line Finance Director

Mission

• Describe the principal mission of the position:

• Site controlling and reporting

• Business productivity improvement : planning and follow-up

• Reliability of information – Safety of assets

Responsibilities

• Highlight the main responsibilities 

• Manage site Finance department different functions (Accounting, Controlling & Treasury)

• Manage site financial performance, KPIs and monitor site efficiency plans. 

• Support local management & PG with needed data and financial view

• Connect Group & Site strategies and objectives with Finance objectives

• Ensure accuracy of management control and costing information in the ERP system of the site

• Ensure reliability of site OM, below OM expenses and working capital. Justify monthly results & forecasts

• Balance sheet, Cost & CAPEX control

• Ensure budget alignment, put action plan for closing gaps

• Provide all supporting information for closing entries (cut off adjustments, accruals, risk estimates…).

• Promote, explain, control Internal Control framework within his/her perimeter. 

• Monitor and drive Internal Control improvement plans to mitigate risks & ensure compliance to Group rules.

• Prepare & manage monthly forecast, annual budget, mid-term plan 

• Define, assess & control R&D hourly rate

• Support shared services centre in resolving day to day issues related to site.

• Support sales and R&D management control

• Site interface for tax credit, R&D grants and subsidies.

• Mitigate tax risk and ensure adequate compliance to country’s tax laws

• Liaise with external auditors for statutory Financial statements, ensure accurate reliable statements

• Manage treasury topics and align with Group treasury team

• Processes optimization and automation

• Contribute to the Group Ethics & Compliance program by applying and respecting code of Ethics and Valeo’s policies.

• People management: Supports in the training and career development of finance people. Creates a proactive team within his/her perimeter and help identifying high potentials. 

People Management: YES X NO 

Number of people: 2-15 

Budget Management:  YES X NO 

Attachments

• Positioning of the Job within the Organization Chart  

• Competence Profile for the Job Code

Education/Training

• What education and education level are necessary for the position?

Degree in Control Management, Finance, or Audit from a Top Business School or MBA 

Professional Experience

• How many years of professional experience in a specific professional area are required for the position?

15 years work experience

International exposure & Multinational mindset