Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Internal Auditor – EMEA Region
Forvia Group – Internal Audit Department

About the Role:
The Forvia Group Internal Audit (FGIA) team supports the Group and all its global entities, executing audits in line with the annual plan approved by the CEO and the Audit Committee.
The Internal Audit function is responsible for evaluating the internal control framework, focusing on:
• Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Protection of Group assets and risk identification
• Accuracy and reliability of financial reporting
• Efficiency and effectiveness of business processes and adherence to Group procedures
FGIA plays a key role in enhancing internal controls and improving process efficiency across the organization.

Scope of Work:
Audit assignments vary and may include production sites, R&D centers, GBS, legal entities, cross-functional processes, programs, or specific management requests.

Your Mission:
As part of the EMEA Internal Audit team, you will lead or participate in audit missions in dynamic and complex environments.
Reporting to the EMEA Internal Audit Director, your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting audit missions: interviews, document analysis (financial, contractual, procedural), identifying control weaknesses, and drafting audit reports
• Monitoring the implementation of action plans
• Contributing to the development and enhancement of audit methodologies and work programs
• Building strong relationships with operational teams to promote understanding of internal audit’s role and support control improvements
• Engaging in continuous professional development (e.g., training, IFACI membership) and sharing knowledge with colleagues

Your profile and competencies to succeed

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

• 3 to 8 years of professional experience, ideally in controlling (plant or R&D center), operations and/or external audit
• Strong analytical skills, excellent communication, team-oriented, autonomous, and proactive
• Solid understanding of business processes, systems, and automotive industry culture
• Curious, adaptable, and confident in presenting findings and recommendations
• Eager to deepen knowledge of internal controls and Forvia’s organizational environment
• Fluent in both French and English (minimum B2, ideally C1); additional languages (German, Spanish, Polish, etc.) are a plus
• Willing to travel up to 30%, primarily within Europe and Africa

Career Outlook:This position offers a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of Forvia’s processes and organizational structure (Business Groups, Corporate Functions, GBS). You will interact with a wide range of stakeholders and enhance your visibility within the Group.

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.