You operate in an international and matrix organization, interacting with multiple stakeholders including APME Automotive & Industry Directors, Finance Directors and Controllers from subsidiaries, as well as central PBC teams.
 
The position involves long-term financial vision (+3 years) and requires the ability to influence and convince stakeholders.
 
You will contribute to transformation initiatives, optimization of processes and creation of innovative solutions in a complex and high-performance financial environment.

Join the Performance & Business Control team of the Automotive LBU within APME and play a key role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making across a diverse international scope.

Controlling
 * Monitor and analyze monthly reports, budgets, and PLT for a portfolio of subsidiaries in APME. Support the upward flow of information into system. Ensure quality and reliability of financial data from subsidiaries.
 * Support subsidiaries and management with performance tracking tools.
 * Contribute to financial consolidation for BU Lubs and LMM.
 * Contribute to produce all required analysis (from APME Directors, LBU and branch Controlling etc…) for BU Lubs and LMM
 * Contribute to budget process and LTP and lead implementation for APME subsidiaries (trainings, meetings etc)
 * Standardize and optimize controlling methods.
 * Ensure compliance with MS management framework and Lubrifiants-specific rules.
 * Provide support and training to local teams (e.g., SG, Finance Directors, Controllers).
 * Handle cross-functional topics (e.g., Margins, CAPEX, BFR, CMO….. ) on BU Lubs scope.
 
 Finance
 * Validate financing forms in coordination with financial control.
 * Ensure consistency between accounting and management results.
 
Other Contributions
 * Conduct studies and analyses to support executive and operational decision-making.
 * Assist with financial aspects of strategic projects (e.g., M&A, investments).
 * Propose and support implementation of Finance IT system improvements.

📚 Education: Higher education in Management (Business School or postgraduate degree in Management)
 
 ⏳ Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Controlling and/or Finance roles
 
 🖥️ Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of management framework and reporting concepts ; Solid accounting and taxation knowledge ; Proficiency in Excel, SAP, Essbase ; Knowledge of Power BI is a plus
 
 👉 Soft Skills: Team spirit and ability to work in a matrix organization ; Strong communication and influencing skills ; Analytical and synthesis mindse ; Rigor, autonomy and initiative
 
 📦 Specific Knowledge: Financial controlling practices ; International environment exposure