Job purpose Reporting to the Administrative and Financial Director of AGR, the Central Controller oversees a multifaceted scope covering:
Automotive glass production (3 plants) Distribution of automotive glass and related products through Sekurit Service (operating in approximately twenty countries) Installation of automotive glass via a network of franchisees (operating in around ten countries) The Central Controller role encompasses three primary aspects:
(i) control and reporting tasks, (ii) project implementation and monitoring, and (iii) facilitation and oversight of internal control for the Business Unit (BU).
Key accountabilities Management Control:
Collaborating with countries, participate in various stages of reporting and financial analysis throughout the year:
Monthly closure Budgeting Forecasts throughout the year 3-year plan During reporting periods:
Ensure legal entities within the scope meet deadlines (especially regarding monthly closure) Verify the quality of data entry information by entities within the scope Analyze data to gain an overview of company performance and explain key variations Prepare specific ad hoc financial analyses Propose improvements to current closure processes and conduct in-depth analysis on specific subjects as needed.
Projects:
Work on projects, particularly focusing on financial digitalization, based on business needs:
For example, develop Power BI reports and assist in Power BI tool management Support business in developing new tools/improving existing ones based on centrally decided priorities.
Serve as a liaison between AGR's IT teams and local CFOs to assist in project implementation.
Facilitation and Oversight of Internal Control:
Assist AGR entities in auditing their processes to align with SaintGobain's internal control framework.
Identify and communicate best practices.
Contacts and Working Environment:
Key stakeholders for this role include CFOs from all legal entities within the AGR BU, as well as other support functions within AGR (Supply Chain, Marketing, IT, etc.).
Profile Master's degree (Bac 5) from a Business School or equivalent institution, with a specialization in finance English proficiency is fluent, both written and spoken Proficient in office tools (Excel, PowerPoint).
Proficiency in Magnitude and Microstrategy / Power BI would be a plus.
Who are we? Saint-Gobain's High Performance Solutions (HPS) are value-added solutions for varied cutting-edge applications in sustainable construction, health, sustainable mobility and sustainable industry.
For the Mobility market, Saint-Gobain engineers high-performance solutions to create individual and collective transport that are safe, sustainable, and performant for the comfort of all.
Saint-Gobain is also present in the distribution segment for replacement automobile glazing on the independent market and has a European network of repair and replacement facilities.
