- Company Name
- Volkswagen Group France
- Job Title
- CDI - Responsable Contrôle de Gestion VW H/F
- Job Description
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Job Title: Finance Controller – Volkswagen VP France
Role Summary:
Lead financial control, planning and analysis for the Volkswagen VP brand in France. Partner with brand leadership to drive profitability, strategy, and operational efficiency. Ensure accurate monthly/annual close, KPI monitoring, and compliance with Group guidelines, while presenting financial insights to the board and Group Finance.
Expectations:
• Deliver timely, accurate financial data and analysis to support decision‑making.
• Maintain high data integrity and adherence to corporate financial controls.
• Act as a trusted business partner, influencing commercial strategy and transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial control, budgeting, and forecasting: prepare the 5‑year plan, annual budgets, and rolling forecasts; conduct monthly VAR (variance) and Waterfall analysis.
2. KPI ownership: develop and monitor volume, P&L, and balance‑sheet KPIs (e.g., billing, inventory, margin, cost of sales).
3. Monthly close: ensure accurate consolidation, provisions, and reporting to Group Finance.
4. Financial reporting: produce monthly statements, forecast updates, and present results to the Brand Board and Group Finance.
5. Business partnering: collaborate with Brand Director, marketing, and commercial teams to set price, margin, and promotional policies.
6. Risk & opportunity management: continuously evaluate financial risks and recommend corrective actions.
7. Governance: adhere to Group policies, support external audit & statutory reviews, and manage internal controllers’ tasks.
Required Skills:
• Strong financial analysis and modelling proficiency in Excel and ERP (SAP preferred).
• Advanced knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Proven experience in controlling within a multi‑brand or automotive setting.
Required Education & Certifications:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Professional certification (CFA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 4–6 years of financial control experience, 2+ years in a large automotive or industrial environment.