Regional Project Controller

Work at the forefront of automotive innovation with ZF,
one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers.

Req ID 39615 | Auburn Hills, United States

POSITION CAN BE LOCATED IN US, MEXICO OR BRAZIL

BASIC FUNCTION

• Serve as the finance liaison for the project managers and cross functional project teams, including engineering, R&D business partners, sales, and purchasing
• Lead communication of project financial planning and analysis information to all levels of the organization.
• Plan development projects in cooperation with the responsible project teams for rolling forecast creation, operational planning, and strategic planning with focus on commercial evaluation and target setting
• Complete monthly project reporting including the execution of variance analyses and the initiation of countermeasures with the project teams
• Execute ad-hoc analyses and commercial evaluation of scenarios
• Empower domain and product line management to recommend actions through meaningful and transparent documentation
• Provide support with forecasting, budgeting, and analysis of variations from the project budget
• Prepare reports which summarize and forecast project cost in a business unit level and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, reviews budget proposals, and prepare necessary supporting documentation and justification
• Oversee approvals and track actual to project budget to ensure program targets are met and appropriate accounting treatment
• Update local management and division of financial status of business unit(s) and potential issues
• Communicate and educate other departments on the cost center spending and variances, change management tracking, and quoting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

TRAVEL REQUIRMENTS

• <10%

INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Project Managers
• Company employees and managers
• Global finance department (Global Business Unit Finance and Global Factory Finance)
• North America & Americas Finance Leader

MINIUMUM KNOWLEDGE AND BACKGROUND REQUIRMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance preferred
• 3-5+ years of related experience
• Strong analytical ability, good judgment, financial and accounting technical skills
• Excellent analytical, communications, and interpersonal skills preferred
• Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office preferred
• Ability to work in a Matrix environment
• Proven organizational and project management abilities
• Ability to work in an intercultural environment with international colleagues
• Ability to influence and engage personnel and management at multiple levels within internal and external organizations

Be part of our ZF team as Project Controller and apply now!

Contact

Richard Gray

DIVERSITY COMMITMENTTo harness the power of innovation, we invest in the development of diverse employees. We aspire to leverage the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies that each person brings to our company.Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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