Position Summary: The role of a senior FP&A analyst is to support financial planning, consolidation, and performance management across North America region, including multiple manufacturing plants, R&D center, and headquarters functions in the U.S. and Mexico. This role sits at the intersection of finance, operations, and data/analytics, playing a key role in consolidating regional financials, enhancing forecasting through automation and advanced analytics, and supporting strategic decision-making across functions including Operations, Sales, Purchasing, and R&D. Responsibilities: 1. Regional Financial Planning & Analysis • Support the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range strategic planning processes for North America. • Partner with business leaders to understand key operational drivers (volume, pricing, material cost, labor, overhead) and translate them into financial projections. • Perform variance analysis (actual vs. plan/forecast/prior year) with clear insights and actionable recommendations. • Support ad hoc financial analysis related to cost optimization, margin improvement, and investment decisions. 2. Financial Consolidation (U.S. & Mexico Operations) • Consolidate financial results across multiple manufacturing sites, R&D center, and HQ functions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. • Manage intercompany eliminations, multi-currency considerations, and alignment to corporate reporting standards. • Standardize data structures and reporting templates across sites. • Work closely with plant controllers and central finance teams to ensure consistency in reporting and assumptions. 3. Data Automation & Advanced Analytics • Develop and implement automated processes for financial data collection, consolidation, and reporting (reducing manual Excel-based work). • Utilize tools such as SQL, Python, Palantir, Power BI, or similar to build scalable reporting and dashboard solutions. • Support the application of AI/advanced analytics to improve forecast accuracy, identify trends, and enable predictive insights (e.g., cost drivers, demand patterns). • Collaborate with IT and data teams to improve data quality, integration (ERP systems), and governance. 4. Cross-Functional Business Partnering • Liaise with other central controllers and act as a finance partner to: • Operations: plant performance, cost control, efficiency initiatives • Sales: pricing, customer profitability, volume planning • Purchasing: material cost analysis, supplier impact • R&D: project tracking, investment evaluation • Provide financial visibility and insights to support decision-making across functions. • Communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. 5. Strategic Modeling & Decision Support • Build and maintain financial models for: • Customer programs and product profitability • Capital investments and capacity expansion • Cost reduction and restructuring initiatives • Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to support strategic planning and risk management. Commitment to the highest ethical standards and adherence to: • • Faurecia Group Code of Ethics • Faurecia Group Code of Management • Faurecia Group Environmental Policy • Faurecia Group Quality Policy • All other duties as assigned by the company Position Specifications: Knowledge / Skills: • Strong financial modeling and Excel skills (advanced level required). • Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar). • Proficiency in data and automation tools: • SQL, Python, or similar (preferred) • Power BI / Tableau or equivalent visualization tools • Exposure to AI-driven forecasting or analytics is a strong plus. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. • Ability to manage large datasets and translate them into insights. • Effective communication and stakeholder management across functions and cultures. • Self-starter with continuous improvement mindset and adaptability in a traditional but evolving environment. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven manufacturing setting. Education / Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA/CPA/CMA preferred but not required). • Senior Analyst: 3–6 years of experience • Prior experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive or industrial. • Experience working in multi-site and cross-border (U.S./Mexico) environments preferred.