This Senior Financial Analyst/Controller position will provide finance leadership to the Viana plant organization.
Reporting to the Controller, this position will be based in Viana do Castelo.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
1. Participate in overall management and leadership of the business.
2. Provide early warning on all business trends that affect the performance of the business, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and operational issues.
3. Work with CFT to prepare customer quotes that ensure future long-term profitable growth for Viana Plant.
4. Using product line financials and other cost reporting, collaborate with CFT to achieve targeted profitability levels, including participation in cost reduction programs.
5. Develop the financial business case supporting any investment into the product line.
6. Support management in month-end activities, monthly forecasts, and budgeting.
7. Ensure all systems (cost and operational) provide accurate, timely, and meaningful data (ABC, Balanced Scorecard, standard cost variances) for management decision-making.
8. Maintain existing and implement new internal controls and procedures related to inventory, cost, and systems.
9. Responsible for inventory valuation and yearly physical inventory.
10. Perform ad hoc analyses as needed.
11. Conduct timely and detailed reviews of all financial reports.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Economics or Management; MBA is a plus.
* Minimum 6 years of business experience with increasing responsibilities.
* Broad financial background with experience in cost accounting, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
* Knowledge of cost estimating, US GAAP, and internal controls (SOX).
* Experience preferably within the automotive industry.
* Proficient in IT, especially Microsoft Excel.
* Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication with all internal stakeholders.
* Experience with SAP, Hyperion, or Onestream.
* Fluent in English (required).
* Proficiency in Portuguese (spoken and written).
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