NA R&D CAPEX Plan Controller

The NA R&D CAPEX Plan Controller is responsible for ensuring the regional reservation for RD and CAPEX, as well as the workload allocation are consistent with the LRP (long range plan) by program, based on their approval governance or archetypes (standard references). This individual also works closely to Product Portfolio and Planning supporting to assess the investment and workload impact on different LPR studies and converging to the corporate targets.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Control the NA RD and CAPEX reservation by program and calendar year, as well as the engineering workload
• Works closely to Product Portfolio and Planning supporting to assess the investment and workload impact on different LPR studies and converging to the corporate targets
• Provide the LRP reservation and workload assessment prior to each Product Committee Governances, indicating the variance vs. the program's requests
• Work with RD and CAPEX controlling team, as well as the Product Portfolio and Planning team to find funds compensation within the calendar year
• Consolidate total workload and distribution by program and functions
• Governance of Cross Regional workload transfers
• Convergence of AirFloW system information with Functions and Tech Centers bottoms up for R&D, Workload and CapEx spending
• Share Workload reporting and target assignment to Technical Centers/Regions for the following years
• Support the feeding and management of Airflow system, by tracking programs approved in governance and its update into the reservation plan
• Prepare and lead monthly meetings with the heads and 1st levels of Tech Centers, Functions and Segments
• Responsible and speaker for 1+ yearly presentation at visibility at head of VEMO level for GLNC topics (Town Halls, Ground visits, etc)
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Program Financial Management

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferable in accounting, business or finance
• 10 years' experience in Finance, Controlling and/or Project Management, working with Budgeting / forecasting, mid-term plan, commitments and cash view
• Experience in Product Development, RD / CAPEX controlling or Manufacturing Finance preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of SAP, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and alternative Data Management / Consolidation tools
• Strong leadership and presentation skills
• Results-Oriented: Must possess the ability to plan, develop, implement, and measure results
• Work well on broad based and diverse teams, both as a team member and team lead
• Self-motivated, proactive, and a self-starter