Business Control Manager (FI60A3)
Become a Part of the Marelli team. We are a global independent automotive supplier with a passion for performance and speed. We are pioneers of the future of mobility. Our story is built on innovation and manufacturing excellence.
Every day, we drive change and co-create what comes next. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: "Let's push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality.”
Joining the Marelli GTS team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential, pioneer innovation.
As a global yet fast-evolving company, we're looking for team members who want to grow and evolve with us.
About the Position:
We are looking for a Plant Controller to join the Japan Finance team, reporting directly to Japan Finance Country Controller. This position is based at Ora, Gunma in Japan.
As the Plant Controller at Marelli, you will be responsible to support the business and Gunma Plant Manager by analyzing the plant performance monthly and quarterly, and providing financial advices. The Gunma Plant Controller also oversees the plant performances including profit & loss statement, inventory & balance sheet, and forecast the future cashflow. Manage team members and guide them for streamlined financial support to the plant and motivate them to achieve the annual goals.
Your Responsibilities will be:
- Understand the plant financial performance and prepare reporting materials for the stakeholders.
- Manage the plant finance team.
- Provide accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts on monthly basis in order to support management’s critical business decision from financial point of views.
- Lead decision-making by coordinating and developing the management reports, including variance analysis compared to company objectives and to past performance of the plant regarding the cost and balance sheet items (cash-flow, inventory and so on).
- Lead and actively support the internal controls, especially the inventory counts and asset management.
What Qualifications you will bring:
- 3 years + managerial experience in Finance/Accounting/Controlling area
- Familiarity of system (HFM, SAP, basic Microsoft office software)
- People management skills
- Analytical skills to build insights from financial actual data in order to provide the accurate forecasts
Other skills that we would welcome:
- Experiences in manufacturing or B to B industry
- English correspondence skill with basic reading and writing; TOEIC score of 500 or higher
- Meeting the requirements proposed by the auditor
- Flexibility for Ad-hoc requests that require immediate attention
- Excellent interpersonal skills and open-mindedness for communication
Expectations from you in this position:
- Ability to effectively explain what is happening at plant to the various stakeholders
- Effective people management competency to raise engagement of the finance team
- Agility and flexibility to meet ad-hoc requests requiring the urgent attention.
- Ability to communicate with colleagues with open minds
- Ability to make decisions from finance point of view, including business case preparation.
- Good knowledge and user experiences of One Stream and SAP.
What does this position offer you:
- Fast-paced yet supportive and high-performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
- Opportunities to develop the career within the multinational company, valuing diversity and inclusion.
- Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli's speed, including the expertise of finance.
- A hybrid work model, helping you to achieve work-life balance-combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful co-creation time in the office.
Take the next step:
Together, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better-connected future.
Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive the growth of the Green Technologies business?
Talk to us! To apply, submit your application.
About Us:
Marelli is one of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, with a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence. Our goal is to change the future of mobility by working with our customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and more connected world.
Our team supplies all major automotive manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and North and South America and the top racing teams in motorsport world championships. Our technology is purpose-driven and meticulously designed to deliver tangible value that truly matters to our customers.
Our business areas are automotive lighting and sensing, thermal solutions, electronics, green technology solutions, interior experience, propulsion solutions (e-powertrain and powertrain), ride dynamics, motorsport, and aftermarket business.
Within the walls of Marelli, we believe in enabling people to do their best work. Our cultural attributes - Drive Results, Accountable, Entrepreneurial, Inclusive, Innovative, and Aware - are the cornerstones of a new Marelli culture. Be part of it!
At Marelli, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to nurturing talent in our diverse environment, and we take pride in our various employee resource groups, such as Marelli Women, Brains & Hearts Wellbeing, All Cultures, and Marelli's Rainbow. We believe these groups foster creativity and innovation through the unique perspectives of a multicultural community.