Finance Director

Description:

The Finance Director is in charge of securing/Managing the P&L for this division ( Japan, Thailand, Indonesia) and optimizing the division’s financial performance and competitiveness.

To Ensure that requirements in the areas of R&D controlling, Program controlling, Internal control Basics, Squeeze controlling & Capex Controls, are adequately followed and respected as per Group/BG Guidance/Related internal controls.

The main missions of the role are to:

Ensure all financial related procedures and tools are implemented and followed

• Develop, execute and control internal finance procedures including spending authorization in accordance with Group procedures and policies
• Ensure site activities are compliant with the Finance related procedures, and internal control basics
• Ensureconsistencyandstandardizationofcontrollingprocesseswithinthedivision
• Participate to the definition of IT tools and ERP to improve controlling
• Alert and arbitrate in case of discrepancies

Provide reliable financial/controlling informations towards the management

• Lead all forecasting processes (Strategic Plan, Budget, periodic forecast,...)
• Manage reporting process ensuring reliability, consistency, transparency and no-delay compliance in Plant & Program controlling under the divisions
• Provide all necessary consolidated controlling analysis including variance analysis, budgetary control, projects and programs monitoring
• Collaborate with Shared Service Center obtaining/providing/validating proper finance information
• Control and manage the site’s operating cash flow (capex, working capital)
• Provide all necessary information requested by internal and external auditors

Act as a business partner toward the Plant & Program community, and provide recommendation to the management

• Propose, to the management action plans resulting from relevant analysis in order to achieve the operational targets (especially regarding costs, Squeeze, Acquisition cost, workload,...)
• Identify and optimize external subsidies relative to research activities
• Share with program controller for different subjects(RFQA,IBP,MonthlyResult)
• Follow finance impact of action plans
• Ensure financial awareness of operational /Program/CBU teams
• Validate Request For Quotation (RFQ)BP and initial Business Plan(IBP) acquisition phase

Others

• Manage the Division Controller Team at Division level

Requirements:

• Business School or Engineering background with a Finance degree or Masters Degree in Finance
• Minimum 8 years experience including a controlling experience
• Team Management experience
• Ability to manage uncertainty and resist to stakeholder pressure
• Demonstrated strong communication skills and autonomy
• Good negotiation skills and arbitration abilities
• Good knowledge of the company business model
• Ability to challenge status quo and implement effective changes to improve controlling performance
• Fluent in Japanese and English

About our client:

• A top global Tier 1 automotive supplier with worldwide footprint including manufacturing sites in Japan
• Global HQ is a strong supporter of Japan operations to enable organic and inorganic growth
• Flexible working style with WFH policy.