Controller - Performance Management

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1. Job Title                                     : Controller – Performance Management

2. Leadership pipeline level              : Leading People

3. Reports to                                  : Head Business Control                       

4. Department                                : Business Control

Purpose                                     

Provide financial leadership to the operations teams to drive better business results and operating efficiencies

Dimensions

 Responsible for factory financial estmiates (GTO IM, GTO PL and GTO REMAN), gap analysis and driving corrective & preventive actions. Provides strategic recommendations for improving operational performance.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Responsible for the numbers reported in P&L & BS. Have the full responsibility for the data quality and relevance across all pillars of the results of the Plant.

• Support all relevant parties to ensure that accounting practices are in compliance with all relevant accounting standards, legal regulations and Company values and practices.

• Preperation of estimates for GTO IM, REMAN & PL organisations.

• Preparation of all daily, weekly, period end operational performance reports with analysis for gaps and recommendations for corrective action. KPI's follow-up;

• Ensure the preparation of timely, accurate and relevant financial reports to facilitate understanding and analysis of the business and business opportunities. Assists plant Controller in the monthly presentation of operating results to plant management.

• Analyzing and reporting all  variances, advising provisions and corrective enties and performing RCA. Be responsible for all account reconciliation related to the plant. Provides in-depth analysis on variances to plan and forecast

• Conduct the period-end close activities to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks, including identification and resolution of unusual items and issues in a timely and accurate manner. Provide necessary information to ACC with required approvals as per agreed time plan to facilitate timely closing.

• Audit responsibility – Statutory, Hard Close, Annual, Tax. Ensure all audit issues are closed timely; Support ACC and CFO with all the necessary information for them to prepare the necessary schedules as per agreed timetable. Support auditors with explanations, clarifications and documentations as may be necessary as per time plan agreed.

• Assists with the annual budget preparation and analysis.

• Responsible for BA’s working capital management, helping Corporate Controller with regular forecast on fund requirements that will facilitate them to manage liquidity.

• Assisting the VPS/Cost Deployment Controller in tracking and validating the identified actions.

• Performs the analysis for product cost,  Investments, inventory & systems Control. Communicate and coordinate with the respective controllers to drive the identified improvement actions coming from the result & KPI analysis.

• Monthly Signoff of plant controlling team checklist with controls with Plant Controller. Update of monthly dashboard of the team activities.

• Develop KPIs for measuring performance of month closing and reporting activities. Measure, follow up and communicate the same. This to include plant functions, ACC, Shared Services, VGRE, GTT, IT Services deliverables vis-à-vis BA/BU and vice versa also.            

• Preparation of the disclosure statements & sign off with CFO for the results reported in BCS as correct and in accordance with Volvo FPP

• Partner with the coach to train both IW & OW in the financial matters.

• Support in Digitalisation initiatives by upgrading the exiting processes using latest technologies (Power Query, Power BI, Power Apps, SAP S4 HANA).

Authorities

• Administrative Authority for reviewing all modules of Truck Master(SAP)

• Administrative authority for requesting IS/IT modifications

• Review authority of EBD, Investments teamplace, GPS, SICA and Reman Quest system

• SCORE Key User for India

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• ICWA / CA with 9-12 years’ experience or M.com from reputed university with 11-14 years’ experience

• Strong understanding of GAAP, corporate finance, accounting, taxation, manufacturing process flow, manufacturing costing principles—understands P&L and balance sheet dynamics

• Manufacturing experience is a must. Experience in Supply Chain Mgt is an added advantage.

• ERP experience is a must in PP, MM, FI, CO & SD.

• Proven ability to work independently with minimum oversight and has a track record of meeting deadlines. Flexibility to take on a wide variety of topics and tasks

• Present accounting, taxation and material flow subjects to a diverse audience in understandable terms. Strong interpersonal skills and attentiveness to detail. A positive approach to problem solving.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence others, build relationships and manage conflicts, both internal and external; recognizes the importance of networking and a positive working relationship; willingness to learn and share knowledge; values the diversity of ideas

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; capable of formal and informal discussions and presentations at all levels of the business – internal and external; has a professional presence;

• Strong MS office, Power Query, Power BI & Power Apps is preferred.

Key Success Factors

• Ability to collaboratively work with other teams/departments

• Advanced Excel and Power Query Skills

• Ability to understand internal Volvo systems, Master Finance and VGCS

• Capital Budgeting, Investment Appraisal techniques

Working relationship

Internal          

• Members in business control at plant and central functions

• Members in other departments at plant like Logistics, Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality etc

• Members in central finance, Volvo business services, Central HR, IT Services, VGRE

• Logistics Services, GTT

• Internal Auditors

• Industrial workers in the plant

External

• External Auditors

• Suppliers  ( Service or Parts)

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Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?