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ContiTech

Job Description

General Management and Strategy

 

▪ manage and coordinate all controlling activities for the plant

▪ translate plant controlling strategy into action plans and ensure implementation

▪ contribute to strategic and operative planning of the plant/operations unit (e.g. with respect to investments, capacity and headcount planning)

▪ ensure the achievement of controlling targets according to internal and external customer expectations

▪ initiate and implement continuous improvement activities by applying CBS methods and training measures

▪ initiate and control investments for controlling equipment (e.g. training materials, external trainings, etc.)

▪ interface to segment, BA or group sector functions in order to gather local controlling requirements and demands and other feedback

▪ participate in and/or steer global, regional or local controlling related and cross-functional projects

▪ (if leading people) conduct employee dialogues, personnel development and coaching

 

Financial Management

 

▪ prepare, review and manage the budget and forecast of controlling cost centers

▪ implement and conduct activities according to the budget established

▪ ensure that the financial goals are met

 

Project Management

 

▪ Develop and implement action plans to meet the plant’s operational targets, strategic goals and customer/market requirements

▪ Provide support and expertise for FI/CO projects and other projects connected to FI/CO

▪ Participate and take financial responsibility for strategic projects (e.g. M&A projects, restructuring)

▪ Coordinate resources / personnel for projects, initiate and lead FI/CO projects from a legal entity perspective

 

Finance and Controlling

 

▪ ensure and apply Group finance and accounting guidelines and ensure implementation and conformity with all Group controlling systems, tools, standards and processes with high data quality and transparency

▪ ensure production controlling according to standards (production order controlling, production parameters like scrap and utilization, shift model review, support of standard costs calculation, support of plant variation analysis, support of cost center controlling all areas)

▪ ensure investment controlling (valid for local investments e.g. infrastructure) according to standards (preparation of financial analysis supporting investment and eCRs, management of plant invest budget)

▪ ensure personnel controlling according to standards (evaluation of staffing utilization, shift model analysis (variations) as input for production planning, fix HC planning and allocation, ePRs)

▪ ensure logistics controlling if needed (according to plant size) according to standards (inventory analysis and reporting - WOC, special freights, ICO business like transfer price calculation, equalization)

▪ ensure high quality of local finance, accounting and tax functions & processes

▪ foster implementation of standardized systems and the proper use of standardized processes (ERP, eSR Authorizations, SmartRecruiters, CTOS NPM Purchasing, Office Application, etc. ...) 

▪ manage together with Plant Controller Reporting, Budgeting and Forecasting processes in the CU with the regional/local stakeholders

▪ ensure efficient Non-plant related PE Management in the legal entity (projects, cost centers, contingency measures..)

▪ maintain local risk management (GRC) and handle local Compliance topics together with Group Sector central functions

 

Reporting

 

▪ support monthly closing and report monthly according to standards

▪ prepare standard reports to plant and business management

▪ prepare and review monthly results (e.g. P&L)

▪ prepare budget and forecasts based on production volumes

▪ ensure timely fulfillment, quality and integrity of all given internal and external reporting requirements, especially local Financial Reporting (P&L and B/S) and Group FiRe Reporting (FRM rules)

▪ implement and standardize KPIs for evaluation of financial performance and tracking of business in non-Plant controlling areas

▪ explain / interpret and comment on results and economic development (legal entity related) in association with plant controlling

▪ provide presentations for local meetings (ensure data quality and availability for external communication)

 

KPIs and Plant Performance

 

▪ Analyze variations/operational and non-operational effects▪ ensure supervision of plant key performance data and business processes

▪ Implement KPI methodology and plant scorecard tool in the plant

▪ Perform regular KPI-reviews

 

Training and Coaching

 

▪ (if leading people) ensure the availability of qualified employees for the controlling function in cooperation with plant HR

▪ (if leading people) initiate and control the continuous qualification of controlling employees in cooperation with plant HR

▪ lead and guide of finance and controlling functions of the legal entity

▪ provide stability and high trust (act as role model, reflect self on a regular basis, master emotions)

▪ initiate of training measures for the relevant positions

▪ recruit, train and retain employees, improve quality of staff

▪ accomplish performance- and potential-assessments in corlaboration with HR

▪ provide feedback / inputs to and align with peers the development of succession plan in the legal entity

 

Standardization

 

▪ ensure local implementation of BA controlling standards

▪ provide feedback and input for further development of standards regarding controlling processes (e.g. accounting process, monthly/yearly closing, methods, IT tools, etc.) to segment, BA or group sector functions

▪ ensure consideration and implementation of internal policies and standards (Group, Group Sector and BA) as well as relevant external requirements (legal, fiscal)

▪ ensure adherence to policies & guidelines (Group House of Rules)

▪ maintain compliance especially in terms of financial data and information exchange with stakeholders

 

Legal Entity Financial Management

 

▪ Direct Responsibility for the Financial Management, Accounting and Credit Management as well Tax Management of the Legal Entity

▪ Alignment and information exchange within the other BA FI/CO Legal Entities

▪ Support and Implement the regional FI/CO organizational development strategy in close cooperation with Head of FI/CO Region

▪ Act as representative of BA FI/CO in the Legal Entity

 

Communication

 

▪ ensure alignment and information exchange within the FI/CO organization 

▪ ensure coordination and alignment between LE FI/CO and Plant CO organizations

▪ support alignment and coordination between LE FI/CO and GBS organizations where applicable

 

Analysis

 

▪ ensure and maintain high transparency of financial figures for local Management

▪ support decision making process with data and FI/CO analysis in association with plant controller

▪ ensure the preparation of business and management analysis (e.g based on. P&L and Balance sheet, Working Capital, HC reporting other Financial KPIs)

 

Others

 

▪ Finish other tasks assigned by superior.

▪ Follow EHS rules and policies

QualificationsBachelor Degree, preferably in business administration, accounting, finance, controlling or related disciplines5 or more years of professional experience in various finance and controlling functionsNice to have cross-functional experiences e.g. in sales, production, supply chain, quality or CBS welcomeExperience in finance, accounting, controlling processes General experience in other commercial processes (sales, production, logistics, HR, IT, …) with regard to impacts and interaction with finance & controllingMin. 3 years Leading People experience, Leading Teams requiredExperience in working with international teams on finance & Controlling topics and understanding of foreign culturesProficient in English mandatory, additional language skills welcome

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