Senior Director Financial Planning, Analysis & Controlling

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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 Finance 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.

We are looking for an experienced and highly driven Senior Director Financial Planning, Analysis & Controlling to join the Global Finance team. The role has end‑to‑end responsibility for Global FP&A and Controlling activities at Group and Functional level, with direct leadership over the Controlling teams supporting Central Functions, and the finance reference points for CXO functional areas.

The position plays a key role in strengthening financial governance, performance management and decision‑making across all corporate functions, while acting as a trusted business partner to the CFO and CXO leadership.

• Financial Planning & Strategic support:
  • Lead the development of annual budgets, long-term financial plans, and rolling forecasts.
  • Provide financial insights and strategic recommendations to the CFO and executive team.
  • Oversee financial modeling, scenario planning, and business case development for key initiatives.
• Performance Management & Reporting:
  • Define and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track financial and operational performance.
  • Lead monthly and quarterly financial reviews, including variance analysis and risk/opportunity assessments.
  • Ensure timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Functional and Corporate Controlling oversight:
  • Lead and coordinate Controlling teams supporting Central Functions.
  • Act as the finance reference for CXO functional areas, ensuring cost control, forecast accuracy and performance transparency.
  • Drive consistency and alignment between FP&A processes, functional controlling and Group financial governance.
  • Promote harmonized planning, reporting and cost management practices across all corporate functions.
• Business Partnership & Decision Support:
  • Act as a strategic advisor to business unit leaders, providing data-driven insights to drive profitability and efficiency.
  • Partner with operations, procurement, and sales teams to optimize cost structures and margin improvement.
  • Evaluate capital investment decisions and support M&A due diligence and integration efforts.
• Process Improvement & Systems Optimization:
  • Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, tools, and analytics capabilities.
  • Lead the evolution of FP&A and Controlling systems, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility.
  • Develop and coach global FP&A and Functional Controlling teams, fostering accountability, collaboration and a strong performance culture.

• Education
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  Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or CPA preferred.
• Experience
  : 12+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership FP&A and Controlling role in a manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Proven experience in supporting corporate or central functions in a matrixed environment.
• Strong exposure to performance management, financial governance and business partnering at senior leadership level.
• Key Skills
  :
  • Strong financial planning, forecasting, and analytical capabilities.
  • Deep understanding of manufacturing cost structures, working capital management, and financial controls.
  • Proficiency in financial systems (SAP, Hyperion, Power BI, etc.).
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in a global, matrixed organization, embracing diversity and multiculturalism, is highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and financial regulatory compliance.
• Track record of driving process improvements and system enhancements.

• Fast-paced yet supportive and high-performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
• Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli's speed.
• A hybrid work model, helping you to achieve work-life balance-combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefit ting from focus time, and purposeful co-creation time in the office.

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…