Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Forvia North America invites applications for the role of Finance Specialist within our Leadership Development Program (LDP). As a member of this program, you will embark on a journey of long-term growth and development with Forvia. Spanning three years, the LDP is designed to draw upon the candidate’s academic background and is tailored to the individual’s needs, capabilities, and goals. With three 12-month rotations across various Forvia facilities, the candidate will gain a wide range of diverse experiences. Upon successful completion of the program, the candidate will be placed in a permanent key position within their core field.

Expectations in the Program

• Develop your leadership and decision-making skills through various project assignments and daily responsibilities.
• Gain cross-cultural exposure and experience.
• Receive mentorship from an expert within your core discipline.
• Build an extensive professional network within the organization.
• Participate in training sessions and workshops.

Position and Environment

The 1st rotation, spanning 12 months, will be based in a Forvia facility, such as a Manufacturing Plant or Technical Center. Subsequent rotations will be based on aspirations, business needs, and performance evaluations. These roles could take place within different plants, technical centers, or our North America headquarters.

Potential Rotations:

Rotation I – Shared Service Center
Purpose of this rotation: Exposure to Accounting
• Introduction to various topics such as general ledger, reporting, audit, consolidation, income taxes, treasury
• Introduction to FCP and controls

Rotation II – Program Controlling, Costing, R&D
Purpose of this rotation: Introduction to Program Controlling
• Introduction to quoting, upfront investments, serial life, and projected return of the product life cycle
• Learn PMS process and exposure to squeeze

Rotation III – Plant Controlling
Purpose of this rotation: Learn Plant Controlling and Lean Manufacturing Basics
• Learn the manufacturing operations and controlling skills
• Introduction to product costing and inventory control
• Attend Plant Controlling Fundamentals training and FES training

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Required Qualifications
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Expected graduation between December 2024 and June 2025.
• Knowledge of fundamental Finance principles and concepts.
• Willingness to relocate at the conclusion of each rotation.

Preferred Qualifications
• 2+ years of Finance experience preferred.
• Proficiency in navigating ambiguity and matrix environments.
• Effective communication across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to work in team environments.
• Be a highly motivated self-starter capable of problem solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess an analytical mindset and a demonstrated ability to utilize data.
• Proficiency in another language (French, Spanish, etc.).

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.