Controller

• Executive - ContiGrade 13
• Supports the achievement of plant business goals and budget targets, increases profitability in agreement with segment and BA.
• Develops and implements action plans to meet the operational targets, strategic goals and customer/market requirements.
• Ensures measures and tracking on plant / BA level.
• Member of the  plant/local management team, participates in decisions for operational and general plant/location topics.
• Ensures and applies Continental Finance and Accounting guidelines.
• Ensures implementation and conformity with all Continental Automotive Controlling Systems, Tools, Standards and Processes. 
• Ensures high data quality and transparency.
• Prepares budgets for the plant and performs budget review meetings with BA.
• Creates regular forecasts, explain deviations vs. budget and previous forecast.
• Provides month-end reporting with explanation of deviations ontime for Business Area.
• Provides relevant information to internal customers.
• Responsible for plant key performance data and business processes.
• Implements KPIs methodology and Plant Scorecard Tool.
• Performs regular KPI reviews with BA.

• Bachelor degree or master degree or similar in business administration or equivalent
• Professional experience in Finance & Controlling Management (including policies, systems and processes)
• Planning and Forecasting
• SAP R/3 knowledge and Usage
• Total Cost Management
• Management skills, tools and techniques (Balanced Scorecard, Benchmarking, etc.)
• Leadership experience working with international teams (conflict management, open-mindedness, networking)
• Communication skills, including Presentation and Negotiation techniques
• Problem solving and decision making tools
• Project management skills
• Lean Production principles, methods and tools 
• Experience in automotive business 
• Cross functional experience
• Understanding of different cultures (NAFTA, Asia, Europe and others)
• Fluent English and Portuguese

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