Automotive R&D Financial Analyst

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FORVIA HELLA is a listed, international automotive supplier. Coming together with Faurecia in the FORVIA Group, we build the world's seventh largest supplier of automotive technologies. As a global market leader in high‑growth areas, FORVIA employs 157,000 people worldwide. FORVIA HELLA therein stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the same time, we cover a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles with our Business Group Lifecycle Solutions.

With around 37,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of € 8.1 billion on a preliminary basis in the fiscal year 2023.

Forvia Hella is seeking its next great R&D Controlling/ R&D Financial Analyst to join our team. The primary function of this role will be to provide financial analysis on program and divisional initiatives. This individual will be joining a well established and growing global team that is helping to move the automotive market forward.

FORVIA - HELLA is a listed, internationally positioned automotive supplier operating under the umbrella brand FORVIA. Within this factual group, HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the same time, the Company covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special-purpose vehicles with its Lifecycle Solutions business group.

HELLA has around 36,000 employees at more than 125 locations worldwide and generated sales of €4.4 billion in the seven‑month short fiscal year 2022.

• Reporting and Controlling activities – SAP and Business Warehouse (Headcount, CAPEX, R&D expenses/capitalization, Inter‑Company reconciliation, Tracking of Customer Reimbursements, Customer Owned Tooling)
• Support month‑end/quarterly/year‑end closing activities in the area of responsibility
• Support for project cost planning/cost centre planning/capital investment planning
• Analyze budget/forecast vs. actual deviation to facilitate program teams to meet their targets
• Assist in external audit preparation, tax preparation, customer claims
• Responsible for daily tasks as maintaining master data, costing, and procurement workflows

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with SAP, SAP Business Warehouse
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Automotive/Mobility industry experience
• Analytical skills, good communication and independent working
• Strong Microsoft Office/Excel skills

• Hybrid work schedules and flexible core hours
• Industry leading health benefits program
• Lucrative PTO policy
• Competitive 401K matching
• Extensive career and training opportunities
• Annual Bonuses
• Onsite Wellness Center / Workout Facilities
• On campus restaurant as well as employee water and coffee services
• Team and company wide events

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.