Finance & Business Transformation Lead
Volkswagen Group · Reston, VA · 2 days ago
Full-time
Brief Role Description
This position is a career level 20P+ and is located in Reston, VA with a role classification of Hybrid. The Role Has Two Main Functions:
- First, the position of TOFC is leading the BUGATTI RIMAC team through a max. 3-year process of transitioning out of VWGoA and to plan, build, and implement all administrative, legal, and financial functions to assure world-class NAR operations of BR under NewCo.
- Second, design and develop all necessary components for a cohesive financial planning and reporting system for Bugatti and Rimac of the Americas as well as to create a successful and sustainable finance business model for Bugatti and Rimac of the Americas to operate in the America-Canada markets.
Transition Office Leadership
- Identification of Transition-relevant functions and operational areas across VWGoA.
- Assessment of optimal future solutions for operations-critical areas under NewCo.
- Identification and implementation for new, future solutions under NewCo.
- Communications across BUGATTI SAS, BUGATTI NAR, and VWGoA.
Design & Development of Bugatti and Rimac Financial & Business Reporting Framework
- Design all relevant financial statements for both Bugatti and Rimac US/CAN under NewCo.
- Integrate Bugatti Rimac d.o.o.’s annual budget- and long-term business planning process into Bugatti and Rimac of the Americas under NewCo.
Coordination Accounting & Treasury
- Coordinates accounting & treasury activities (GL, billing and collections, supplier and dealers master data, incoming and outgoing payments, vehicles and parts accounting).
- Oversees monthly close financial reporting to Bugatti Rimac d.o.o., intracompany statements, cash flows and bank accounts.
Risk Management & Compliance
- Affords and manages external and internal audit compliance, including risk management through the internal control system and creation of policies.
- Utilizes check & balance procedures, four-eye principles, and early warning processes to ensure proper control and compliance.
- Prepares and monitors Variable Margin payout.
General Administrative Leadership
- Coordinate all general administrative processes across relevant stakeholder with BUGATTI SAS, and BUGATTI NAR.
Qualification requirements
- 10+ years
- Education: BA (Accounting, Finance or Business Admin)
- Desired: MBA
Skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset and professional capabilities to collaborate and lead a team with the set-up of NewCo BUGATTI RIMAC for the North American Region.
- Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic, reason and problem solving orientation.
- Business savvy – understanding operational environment and timings.
- Planning skills – translation of operational topics into the ‘world of finance and controlling’.
- Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written.
- Computer savvy – skilled in the use of standard Microsoft Office, Business apps and VWGoA software.
- Integration – joining people, processes, and systems across VWGoA and Bugatti Rimac d.o.o.
- Change management – foster a process-driven environment.
- High level of confidentiality.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Required Specialized Skills
- Familiar with general process and set up of company operations.
- Familiar with VWGoA/VW/Audi Financial Planning Process and SAP Accounting and Reporting Systems.
Desired Specialized Skills
- Familiar with general aspects of automotive importer organization setup process and requirements.
- Familiarity with design, development, and management of financial reporting systems (P&L, BS, CF) as well as business planning cycles.