JOB DESCRIPTION
Finance Manager (m/f/d)
What can you expect?
Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With 70,000+ employees in 29 countries, Adient operates more than 200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual foam, trim and metal components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, visit
What will your responsibilities be?
1. Prepare annual Profit Plan and monthly Outlooks
2. Analyze Month-End results, explain variations vs Plan and Outlook in Material Margin, conversion cost, Inventories, Capital Expenditures, Cash Flow
3. Support the CI initiatives with financial calculation and validation of achievements
4. Support the business to meet profit plan and business case financial commitments
5. Analyze financial data and highlight escalate potential financial issues
6. Coordinate Balance Sheet Audits, Internal Controls, BOS and SOX Compliance in the designated plant
7. Support rollout of new processes and systems into their area of responsibility
8. Support new programs, cooperate with commercial units, coordinate quoting process
9. Analyze program profitability against business case and
10. Prepare Capital investment requests and validate paybacks
11. Prepare ad-hoc calculations, analysis and financial simulation models based on the requirements of the management
12. Track and coordinate statistical reporting of various measures across all departments
13. Cooperate with Country Finance Service Center on Statutory submission and reporting
Which qualifications are we looking for in potential employees?
14. University degree in Economics; field focus on controlling / accounting or equivalent experience
15. Good knowledge of Accounting and Financial reporting regulations, experience with SOX is and advantage
16. Strong analytical skills and capacity of deep-dive data analysis uncovering business principles and main drivers behind the financial results
17. Ability to self-motivate, be investigative, self-driven. Good organizational skills
18. Very good knowledge of financial KPIs
19. Knowledge of production costing methodology, experience in program profitability analysis
20. Previous experience in Manufacturing Industry on controller position, Automotive experience is an advantage
21. High-level efficiency and skills in MS Excel, knowledge of MS Access is an advantage
22. Knowledge of general SAP functionalities in the FI/CO modules
23. Knowledge of Hyperion is an advantage
24. Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic and challenging environment on multiple assignments, ability to prioritize and readapt on daily basis
25. Enjoying teamwork and collaboration with a partners from various backgrounds, ability to communicate clearly and effectively, able to establish understanding and drive results through teams
26. Excellent communication skills with Fluency in English (Written/Spoken)