Finance Plant Controller

Location: Tangier, Morocco
Full-time | Permanent
Reports to: European Operations Controller

Driving the future of automotive, where Lear leads the way.

Company Overview

Lear Corporation is a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enabling superior in-vehicle experiences for customers around the world. Founded in 1917 and headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Lear operates in 38 countries with more than 160,000 employees. Our diverse team is united by a shared purpose — to make every drive better by delivering innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability.

In Morocco, Lear has been a key industry player since 2003, continuously expanding its presence through multiple plants and technical centers, driving growth and innovation in the region.



Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Plant Controller to lead the financial operations of our Tangier manufacturing site, which is entering a significant expansion phase. This role is critical in driving financial performance, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making in a fast-paced automotive supplier environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial finance, hands-on experience in plant scale-up or greenfield projects, and a proactive mindset to support Lear’s ambitious growth plans in Morocco and across the EMEA region.



Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Control
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly closings in line with Group standards and US GAAP.
• Ensure a strong internal control environment and full SOX compliance.
• Analyze plant costs, identify variances, and implement corrective actions in collaboration with operational teams.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, investment planning (PAR), and ROI tracking.
• Conduct field audits (BOM, fixed assets) and support physical inventories (W2W).
• Drive financial reporting processes including monthly closings, budgets, forecasts, R&O, and ad-hoc analyses.

Plant Expansion & Strategic Projects
• Act as a key financial partner during plant expansion and transformation initiatives (greenfield or brownfield).
• Support CAPEX planning, scenario modeling, and financial risk assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial alignment during infrastructure, capacity, and workforce growth.

Automotive Industry Focus
• Provide financial support for program launches, engineering changes, and customer RFQs.
• Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards (IATF) and customer cost-transparency requirements.
• Monitor program profitability throughout the product lifecycle.

Team & Process Management
• Lead and develop the Assistant Financial Controller, defining clear objectives and KPIs.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial and system transactions (purchasing, accounting, etc.).
• Promote financial awareness across departments and support lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the primary financial contact for internal and external audits (LAS, CACs).


Key Skills and Qualifications

Education & Experience
• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial management control, ideally within the automotive supplier industry.
• Proven track record in plant scale-up, greenfield, or major transformation projects.

Technical Skills
• Strong command of Excel and MS Office.
• Solid knowledge of accounting, tax, and cost accounting principles.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, QAD, Oracle).
Preferred Skills
• Knowledge of US GAAP principles.
• Experience with SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.  

Soft Skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational ability and proactive, hands-on mindset.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); French and Arabic are an advantage.



What We Offer
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Multicultural working environment within a leading global automotive company.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Career growth in a dynamic and expanding plant.
• The opportunity to make a difference in a high-impact industrial environment.

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce.

Applications that meet the minimum requirements must be submitted through the corporate tracking system. Candidates requiring visa sponsorship will not be eligible for this role.