Controller

• Supports the achievement of plant business goals and budget targets, increases profitability in agreement with segment and BA.
• Develops and implements action plans to meet the operational targets, strategic goals and customer/market requirements.
• Ensures measures and tracking on plant / BA level.
• Member of the  plant/local management team, participates in decisions for operational and general plant/location topics.
• Ensures and applies Continental Finance and Accounting guidelines.
• Ensures implementation and conformity with all Continental Automotive Controlling Systems, Tools, Standards and Processes. 
• Ensures high data quality and transparency.
• Prepares budgets for the plant and performs budget review meetings with BA.
• Creates regular forecasts, explain deviations vs. budget and previous forecast.
• Provides month-end reporting with explanation of deviations ontime for Business Area.
• Provides relevant information to internal customers.
• Responsible for plant key performance data and business processes.
• Implements KPIs methodology and Plant Scorecard Tool.
• Performs regular KPI reviews with BA.

• Bachelor degree or master degree or similar in business administration or equivalent
• Professional experience in Finance & Controlling Management (including policies, systems and processes)
• Planning and Forecasting
• SAP R/3 knowledge and Usage
• Total Cost Management
• Management skills, tools and techniques (Balanced Scorecard, Benchmarking, etc.)
• Leadership experience working with international teams (conflict management, open-mindedness, networking)
• Communication skills, including Presentation and Negotiation techniques
• Problem solving and decision making tools
• Project management skills
• Lean Production principles, methods and tools 
• Experience in automotive business 
• Cross functional experience
• Understanding of different cultures (NAFTA, Asia, Europe and others)
• Fluent English and Portuguese

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. The ContiTech group sector develops and manufactures, for example, cross-material, environmentally friendly and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture and other key industries. Guided by the vision of “smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber,” the group sector draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services.