Financial Controller
Ostrov u Stribra, Plzen Region, CZ, 34901
Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of talented employees in 38 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com, or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation. The production plant in Ostrov u Stříbra has been operating since 2008 and is one of the key production units within the European Lear network. In Ostrov u Stříbra we produce high-quality seating systems for key customers of the automotive industry. More than 800 employees work together on attractive seat models for the Audi, BMW and Porsche.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Plant Controller to support financial operations within our manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting budget and forecast processes, and driving improvements in internal financial processes. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with various departments and intercompany partners to ensure transparency, compliance, and efficiency in financial operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
- Monitor and follow up on sales margin and volume performance.
- Lead and manage in-company financial or process improvement projects.
- Collaborate with central departments including Purchasing, Sales, and Finance.
- Maintain strong cooperation with intercompany partners to ensure alignment and accuracy.
- Prepare ad hoc reports for plant management, purchasing, and commercial teams.
- Work closely with the Financial Manager on budget preparation and forecasting (P&L, Balance Sheet, Capex, Variance Walk).
- Oversee plant controlling and reporting activities, including the monthly reporting package.
- Conduct testing and ensure compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) controls within the plant.
Our requirements:
- Education: University Degree
- 3+ years experience in controlling or finance department ideally at manufacturing environment
- Driving License – Group: B
- Active knowledge of english
- PC knowledge: MS Office advanced (MS Excel mainly),
- Knowledge of any ERP system (SAP, Helios... )
We offer:
- A great opportunity to build a career in a dynamic, growing and promising company;
- Interesting financial compensation and transportation allowance;
- Contribution to pension insurance according to the Lear pension plan;
- Flexible working hours and 25 days of vacation;
- Personnel Training & Development.
- Attractive T-Mobile tariff, Daily Meal partially paid by Lear, company events. Strong&challenging company culture.