R&D Controller Apprentice

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader.

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matters to people.

Your Mission, Roles And Responsibilities

FORVIA comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA. With over 300 industrial sites, 77 R&D centers, and 150,000 people—including more than 35,000 engineers across 40+ countries—FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups with 24 product lines and a strong IP portfolio of over 14,000 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMS worldwide.

The R&D Center based in Bavans, close to 1000 collaborators, develops innovative solutions for sustainable and clean mobility. It is Forvia's global centre of expertise on hydrogen storage systems. Apprenticeship duration: 2 years (24 months), from November 2026.

What makes the position interesting?

You will join the Finance team of Forvia Hydrogen Solutions R&D at the heart of the financial steering of generic programmes. In this role, you will work closely with the R&D, HR, and Purchasing teams, gaining direct exposure to the strategic challenges of technological development. This experience is a true career accelerator and may be followed by a VIE assignment in one of the many regions where Forvia operates—Europe, the Americas, Africa, or Asia.

You will be working on challenges that matter.

Your Missions

• Support, under the supervision of the Program Controller, the budget monitoring of the various programmes.
• Participate in cost consolidation, variance analysis, and the preparation of forecasts.
• Contribute to the development of business cases and to the assessment of project profitability.
• Assist in improving financial monitoring tools, including updates and process optimisation.
• Monitor subsidies, including tracking, documentation, and coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Prepare financial materials for project reviews.

What if it were you?

• You are currently preparing a Master’s degree from a business school, engineering school, or university, with a specialization in Finance.
• You have strong command of digital tools, particularly Microsoft Office, and are comfortable working with analytical tools.
• You communicate easily in English, both in writing and speaking.
• You are dynamic, motivated, and enjoy working as part of a team.
• You are curious, rigorous, and equipped with strong analytical and synthesis skills, enjoying the understanding, structuring, and improvement of processes.

What We Can Do For You

• Engage in a dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• Benefit from career development opportunities within the world's seventh‑largest automotive supplier, which employs more than 157,000 people in 43 countries.
• Work in a fast‑changing environment with collaborative, high‑performance, and globally minded colleagues.
• Access learning resources, including more than 22 hours of online and in‑person training within FORVIA University.
• Experience a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration, with gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Support Forvia’s commitment to CO₂ Net Zero, pioneering the automotive industry’s sustainability efforts.

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility, bringing together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions. With a history of over a century, Forvia is the 7th largest global automotive supplier. We are committed to achieving CO₂ Net Zero by 2045, positioning us to deliver transformative solutions that enhance life for road users worldwide.

Salary Range: EUR 1000‑1800