Customer And Program Finance Controller Apprentice H/F - FORVIA

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

FORVIA comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA. With over 300 industrial sites and 77 R&D centers, 150,000 people, including more than 35,000 engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow.

Composed of 6 business groups with 24 product lines, and a strong IP portfolio of over 14,000 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMS worldwide.

Our activity is looking for an CBU (Customer Business Unit) OES (Customer) & Program Controller Apprentice for its R&D Center based in Bavans (30 min from Belfort; 15 min from Montbéliard; near Switzerland). The Center R&D from Bavans, with close to 1000 collaborators, develop innovative solutions for sustainable and clean mobility. It is Forvia's global center of expertise on hydrogen storage systems.

What makes the position interesting ?

As part of an apprenticeship contract, you will join the Controlling / Finance team of an automotive industrial R&D site.

Supervised by experienced Controllers, you will progressively develop your skills in financial analysis and in economic performance management of the CBU OES and Programs.

This apprenticeship aims to provide you with hands-on experience in industrial controlling, working closely with the Controlling, Sales, and Program teams.

Your missions:

- Contribute to the preparation, analysis, and consolidation of management reports (monthly and quarterly);

- Monitor and analyze financial and operational performance indicators (KPIs);

- Support the tracking of development and production costs, identify deviations, and propose improvement actions;

- Assist the teams in budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities, as well as variance analysis versus budget and targets;

- Participate in profitability analyses (products, projects, customers);

- Contribute to the preparation of presentations, dashboards, and management summaries for management and senior leadership;

- Work closely with Sales, Production, Purchasing, and Program teams to collect, validate, and analyze financial and operational data;

- Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost optimization projects;

- Contribute to the digitalization and automation of reports and key performance indicators.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

- Preparing Bachelor's or Master's degree (Bac +3 to Bac +5) in: Finance, Management Control, Business Administration, Business School or equivalent.
- Good to very good proficiency in Microsoft Excel;
- Strong interest in information systems and digital tools;
- Initial knowledge of SAP or another ERP system is a plus;
- Interest in an industrial / automotive environment;
- Good to very good level of English, (Minimum B1, ideally B2)
- Strong sense of accuracy, organization, and reliability;
- Analytical mindset and ability to synthesize information;
- Progressive autonomy and sense of responsibility;
- Curiosity, proactivity, and willingness to learn;
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with various stakeholders;
- Interest in continuous improvement methodologies.

FORVIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applications, valuing diversity, inclusion, and equal access to opportunities.

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.