Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.
Position Summary
We're looking for a Controller in Crescentino (VC). This role will contribute to strategic planning and decision-making for each of the assigned plants, developing, coordinating, and implementing control systems and processes that align with the overall vision of the company and its current and long-term objectives. Prepare financial reports to share with management to support the achievement of objectives. Ability to work as a team on common goals. Be the reference person of the plant both for finance leadership and the plant manager, approaching activities as a business co-pilot and guiding the local finance team.
Main Responsibilities
1. Sales analysis
2. Coordination and analysis of conversion cost activities of the plants
3. Support to the Functions (meetings)
4. Cost center analysis
5. Labour data (Headcount and Cost of Labour) analysis (meetings with HR)
6. Opex (forecast and follow up): Headcount and labor cost, Operation expenses, SG&A, conversion cost analysis, cost center analysis and Financial Targets analysis
7. Free cash flow
8. Capital spend
9. Financial targets analysis (GM%, CM%, EBITDA, EBIT, Conversion Cost, WC, Capex)
10. Frequent meetings at the plant level to support plant managers to achieve budget
11. Variances explanation vs Forecast and checks
12. Activities to improve forecasting accuracy mainly for following financial KPIs: Conversion cost, Free cash flow and capex
13. Preparation of the budget, forecast and weekly, monthly and quarter financial closure
14. Inventory (standard, FIFO, actual) and Flows analytical accounting (Cost of production and Sales), including reserves calculations
15. Monitor inventory level and propose optimization actions (develop KPIs)
16. Preparation of the yearly stock take with Logistic and Operations
Job Position Requirements
Professional background:
* 4 / 6 years minimum experience in the role in a similar industrial environment
* Essential: Excel, SAP (as a plus), inventory management and accounting, experience in a Controlling department of a Manufacturing facility
* Considered as a plus: SAP knowledge (FI/CO) represents preferential skills for this role
Soft Skills
* Flexible and stress resistant
* Strong process and teaming skills as this position involves a great deal of interaction with Dana's different Departments.
If you are not contacted within 60 days after your application, the search should be considered filled. In compliance with law obligations and GDPR, your application could be considered for further opportunities aligned with your profile.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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