Magna
Automotive
ControllingManager
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“Controlling Manager at Magna. Skills: Financial Controlling, Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting. Lead and manage financial controlling team. Oversee month-end closing activities”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure efficient operations; high performance; accurate financial reporting; support operational efficiency; performance management
Industry & Context.
analytical thinking; problem-solving; decision-making skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields, Minimum 7-10 years of experience in financial controlling, reporting, or finance operations within a multinational manufacturing environment, Proven leadership experience in managing and developing finance teams, knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting processes, Experience with SAP and financial reporting systems management reporting principles, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint, Fluent in English, both written and spoken
What You'll Do.
Lead and manage financial controlling team
Oversee month-end closing activities
Ensure accurate financial reporting
Monitor cost variances
Lead cost control initiatives
Support efficiency improvement projects
Ensure accurate SAP cost processes
Prepare management presentations
Coordinate internal and external audits
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with product team
Communication Scope
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Process & Methodology
Lead cross-functional cost reduction projects
Full Job Description
**Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.** ## **What we offer:** At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are. ## ## ## **Group Summary:** The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets. Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world. **Job Responsibilities:** **Job Description:** * Lead and manage the financial controlling team to ensure efficient operations and high performance, * Oversee month-end closing activities and ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with Magna GAAP via One Stream, * Manage budgeting, forecasting, KPI reporting, and budget vs. actual analysis processes, * Monitor cost variances, lead cost control initiatives, and support efficiency improvement projects, * Ensure accurate SAP cost processes and support SAP improvement and digitalization initiatives, * Prepare management presentations and ensure timely submission of corporate financial reports, * Coordinate internal and external audits and follow up corrective actions, * Identify and implement process improvements in controlling and reporting activities, * Lead cross-functional cost reduction projects and support o
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