Customer and Program finance controller apprentice

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader.We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matters to people.

Your Mission, Roles And Responsibilities

FORVIA consists of complementary technology and industrial strengths, with over 300 industrial sites, 77 R&D centers, and 150,000 employees, including more than 35,000 engineers across 40+ countries. Composed of 6 business groups with 24 product lines and a strong IP portfolio, FORVIA aims to be the preferred innovation partner for OEMs worldwide.

Our activity is looking for a CBU (Customer Business Unit) OES & Program Controller Apprentice based in Bavans in our R&D Center. The center develops innovative solutions for sustainable mobility and specializes in hydrogen storage systems.

Your Missions

• Contribute to the preparation, analysis, and consolidation of management reports (monthly and quarterly).
• Monitor and analyze financial and operational performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support tracking of development and production costs, identify deviations, and propose improvement actions.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, planning, and variance analysis versus budget and targets.
• Participate in profitability analyses (products, projects, customers).
• Prepare presentations, dashboards, and management summaries for senior leadership.
• Work closely with Sales, Production, Purchasing, and Program teams to collect, validate, and analyze data.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost optimization projects.
• Contribute to the digitalization and automation of reports and key performance indicators.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

• Preparing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Management Control, Business Administration, or equivalent (Bac+3 to Bac+5).
• Good to very good proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong interest in information systems and digital tools.
• Initial knowledge of SAP or another ERP system is a plus.
• Interest in an industrial/automotive environment.
• Good to very good level of English (minimum B1, ideally B2).
• Strong sense of accuracy, organization, and reliability.
• Analytical mindset and ability to synthesize information.
• Progressive autonomy and sense of responsibility.
• Curiosity, proactivity, and willingness to learn.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with various stakeholders.
• Interest in continuous improvement methodologies.

FORVIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applications, valuing diversity, inclusion, and equal access to opportunities.

What We Can Do For You

• Engage in a dynamic environment contributing to sustainable mobility technologies.
• Enjoy career development opportunities within a leading global automotive supplier.
• Participate in learning programs with over 22 hours of training annually.
• Work in a multicultural environment that values diversity and collaboration.
• Contribute to achieving CO2 Net Zero, supporting a sustainable future for mobility.