Requisition id: 21620
- job category: finance & control
- career level: manager
- contract type: permanent
- location: puebla, mx
*business controller*
*vehicle aftermarket latin america*
as business controller for vehicle aftermarket latin america, you will have a full value chain position where you'll be the co-driver supporting manufacturing and sales operations in business decisions and driving continuous improvement.
*your day-to-day work*
- take responsibility for the full value chain of the vehicle aftermarket latin america business performance, demonstrating a strong curiosity to understand every aspect of the business.
- drive actual results for the p&l & working capital to achieve/exceed plan, collaborating closely with various teams to ensure success.
- conduct product and customer mix analysis, sales analysis, and customer/channel profitability assessment, market performance evaluation, margin & cost analysis
- drive continuous improvement cost saving initiatives with the latin america management team and measures for year over year improvement, including optimization of working capital/inventory levels, fostering a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
- be a proactive and challenging member of the vehicle aftermarket latin america team, showing courage in addressing issues and driving change.
- drive controlling processes: yearly planning process, quarterly forecasts, monthly close activities, regular pulse meetings, and transformation project meetings, ensuring a structured and results-oriented approach.
- perform yearly standard cost calculation and ensure that all financial and controlling matters, including reporting and accounting, are in line with skf and local legal requirements, demonstrating a strong sense of responsibility and care for accuracy in legal reporting and compliance.
- drive change within skf for continuously improving business support, digitalization, and challenge current processes, showing courage and a forward-thinking mindset.
- identify risks and opportunities and initiate proactive and corrective actions, demonstrating curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- identify/initiate actions to improve profitability (e.g., cost down initiatives, operations restructuring, financial analysis, and modeling), showing a strong business sense and determination.
- sales target setting and sales incentive plan calculations, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and fostering a collaborative environment.
- customer deal review and roi calculations, demonstrating a keen interest in understanding customer needs and market dynamics.
- working capital management (focus on inventory, accounts payables, trade receivables), ensuring efficient use of resources and demonstrating a strong sense of care and responsibility.
*we expect you to have*
- you should have several years of controlling and reporting experience, preferably from both sales and manufacturing operations, showcasing your ability to handle diverse business environments.
- a strong desire to understand the business, customers, and operations is essential, as your curiosity will drive you to explore and improve various aspects of our operations.
- excellent communication and collaboration skills are crucial, as you will be working closely with different teams and stakeholders, fostering a supportive and cooperative work environment.
- determination and experience in implementing changes are necessary, as you will need the courage to drive initiatives and improvements, ensuring the business remains competitive and efficient.
- strong business sense with a high level of integrity is essential, as you will be making critical decisions that impact the company's performance and reputation.
- proficiency in microsoft office tools (excel, powerpoint, word, etc.).
- fluent in both spanish, portuguese and english.
*you will enjoy working here if you*
- thrive on tackling complex challenges in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- enjoy interacting with various functions across the value chain in a global setting.
- are structured, results-oriented, and collaborative, with the ability to excel in a global environment and go beyond the numbers.
*we offer*:
at skf, we believe in the power of our people. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where you can grow both personally and professionally and where your voice matters.
*some additional information*
location: cajamar brazil or puebla mexico