Commercial Finance Controller Enabling a software-defined, electrified future. Visteon is a technology company that develops and builds innovative digital cockpit and electrification products at the leading-edge of the mobility revolution. Founded in 2000, Visteon brings decades of automotive intelligence combined with Silicon Valley speed to apply global insights that help transform the software-defined vehicle of the future for many of the world's largest OEMs. The company employs 10,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe. To know more about us click here.
Mission of the Role: To establish a partnership with our European Commercial team to meticulously oversee all financial facets of the business unit. This entails crafting comprehensive financial business cases for new business prospects and fostering effective engagement with cross-functional teams including engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing to articulate roadmaps aimed at cost improvement and enhanced returns throughout the product lifecycle. On a daily basis, the role maintains program financials up to date, thereby ensuring the sustained financial health and success of the business unit.
Key Objectives of this Role: Lead finance for a customer CBU and be a business partner to the Commercial LeadSupport and maintain program financials from acquisition to SOPContinuous monitoring of program financials over a lifetime; challenge assumptions to optimize profitabilityDevelop business cases with strategic focus and create roadmaps to drive higher returns through a business periodPresent financials to senior managementSupport customer negotiations and pricing strategyOptimize commercial margins of current year impactsAnalyze and provide sales and commercial margin-related reporting to CBU lead, support annual budget and forecasting activities related to sales planningEnsure compliance with SOX controls regarding the review and reporting of long-term pricing agreements (LTA) to ensure compliance with revenue recognition guidelinesUnderstand customer vehicle volume, industry trends, and regulations that might impact volumes and our business outcomes. Prepare claims for recoveries, if customer commitments are not met.Attend program meetings held by PM's on request and support financialsKey Performance Indicators: Provide financials for Gate Reviews and change evaluations in time, ahead of reviewsSupport sales forecast and budget activities in adherence to given schedulesFollow up on identified risks & opps on regular basisDevelop strong relationships with key cross-functional stakeholders.Key Year One Deliverables: Learn Visteon, Customers, and technology. Become an effective member of the EU commercial finance teamUnderstand the financial challenges of CBU and propose appropriate ideas to grow marginsEfficiently make use of finance tools in placeQualification, Experience and Skills: 5-10 years of work experience in the automotive manufacturing environmentFinance degree, MBA preferredGeneral understanding of electronics manufacturing and quote processesUnderstanding of manufacturing overhead cost structure and financial performance key driversAbility to successfully build working relationships, especially with plant teams, engineering, program managers and program teamsAbility to synthesis knowledge of customers and competitionAdvanced skills in active listening, problem definition, problem resolution, research, analysis, and executive briefings/reportingKey Leadership Behaviors: Ownership and AccountabilityInspire ChangeCritical ThinkingCollaborationInnovativeMarket InsightReporting Structure: Reports to Director Commercial Finance Europe
Visteon Culture: If you thrive in a fast-paced, organizational culture that requires agility, adaptability, and a growth mindset from its employees to thrive and stay ahead of the curve Visteon is the place. We value high performance and a drive for results. Innovation, risk-taking, and continuous learning help us keep up with the ever-changing landscape of our industry and be Market leaders. At Visteon, you can be more.
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