Junior Controller Planning & Reporting

About the Role

The Corporate Financial Analyst coordinates and supports the Business Unit's financial planning processes, including monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range financial plans. This role consolidates financial information from manufacturing plants, validates submissions, performs variance analysis, and ensures adherence to corporate planning guidelines and reporting deadlines. The position serves as a key business partner to plant finance teams by challenging assumptions, investigating deviations, and ensuring the integrity of the Business Unit's Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and ensure financial management reporting and processes are in place.
• Create a monthly Management Reporting Package with variance analysis.
• Report performance to budget and forecast, assisting in actions to alter business performance.
• Support the annual business plan development and budgeting process.
• Support the monthly and quarterly outlook process.
• Support financial modeling and analysis for long-term strategic initiatives and plans.
• Ensure appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained.
• Control SG&A expenses.
• Consolidate and submit financial data into the Group Planning System.
• Provide timely, accurate, and insightful financial analysis to support management decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum 2 to 5 years of controlling experience for an automotive supplier.
• Experience with customer tooling, SAP, and prototype processes related to controlling.
• Knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and SAP accounting modules.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel.
• Ability to travel domestically by car or plane.

Skills

• Analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Apply mathematical concepts, including calculations and percentages.
• Synthesize complex or diverse information; collect and research data.
• Understand business implications of decisions and federal/state regulations.
• Develop and manage project plans, coordinating projects and teams.
• Continuously improve expertise, knowledge, and skills.