Finance Manager
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and develop the best industrial controlling best practices for the strategic development of the LG business. Build, manage, and develop a high-performing industrial controlling team, providing mentorship, training, and professional growth opportunities. Ensure constant interaction and seamless functional intermediation between the Finance Department and the LG BU, facilitating communication and the alignment of financial objectives with operational and industrial ones. Ensure alignment of local practices with corporate financial and controlling standards. Oversee month-end closings, cost center reporting, and analysis across plants/ Develop and enforce consistent policies for inventory valuation, fixed asset management, and cost allocations. Conduct in-depth analysis of business scenarios, industrial investments, and efficiency projects, providing clear and actionable recommendations to the BU leadership and the Finance Department. Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks related to industrial processes, proposing action plans and monitoring the effectiveness of implemented measures. Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis Coordinate annual budgets and rolling forecasts across all plants and Industrial Poles. Coordinate and consolidate the annual budget process and periodic forecasts for industrial costs, including production costs,
labor, raw materials, factory overheads, and depreciation. Develop robust and accurate forecasting models for industrial costs, monitoring deviations and proposing corrective actions. Provide in-depth analysis on deviations, trends, and risks with actionable recommendations. Conduct detailed analyses of standard vs. Monitor and analyze profitability by product, product line, plant, and distribution channel, providing insights to optimize the production mix and pricing strategies. Perform make-or-buy and value analyses to support strategic decisions on procurement and in-house production Strategic Business Support Define and drive the strategic roadmap for industrial controlling within the LG BU, identifying opportunities for improvement, innovation, and the development of best practices in line with overall business objectives. Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Executive Management to support strategic planning. Lead ad hoc financial analyses and scenarios for cross-plant operational decisions. Present results and analyses to the Industrial Director and Senior Management, providing data-driven recommendations. Measure and analyze production efficiency, capacity utilization, waste, and defects, proposing continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction. Monitor and analyze inventory levels (raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods), their value, and turnover, identifying opportunities to optimize working capital. Collaborate with the supply chain to improve inventory management and reduce warehousing costs. Continuous Improvement & Internal Controls Ensure the accuracy and int
and develop the best industrial controlling best practices for the strategic development of the LG business. Build, manage, and develop a high-performing industrial controlling team, providing mentorship, training, and professional growth opportunities. Ensure constant interaction and seamless functional intermediation between the Finance Department and the LG BU, facilitating communication and the alignment of financial objectives with operational and industrial ones. Ensure alignment of local practices with corporate financial and controlling standards. Oversee month-end closings, cost center reporting, and analysis across plants/ Develop and enforce consistent policies for inventory valuation, fixed asset management, and cost allocations. Conduct in-depth analysis of business scenarios, industrial investments, and efficiency projects, providing clear and actionable recommendations to the BU leadership and the Finance Department. Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks related to industrial processes, proposing action plans and monitoring the effectiveness of implemented measures. Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis Coordinate annual budgets and rolling forecasts across all plants and Industrial Poles. Coordinate and consolidate the annual budget process and periodic forecasts for industrial costs, including production costs,
labor, raw materials, factory overheads, and depreciation. Develop robust and accurate forecasting models for industrial costs, monitoring deviations and proposing corrective actions. Provide in-depth analysis on deviations, trends, and risks with actionable recommendations. Conduct detailed analyses of standard vs. Monitor and analyze profitability by product, product line, plant, and distribution channel, providing insights to optimize the production mix and pricing strategies. Perform make-or-buy and value analyses to support strategic decisions on procurement and in-house production Strategic Business Support Define and drive the strategic roadmap for industrial controlling within the LG BU, identifying opportunities for improvement, innovation, and the development of best practices in line with overall business objectives. Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Executive Management to support strategic planning. Lead ad hoc financial analyses and scenarios for cross-plant operational decisions. Present results and analyses to the Industrial Director and Senior Management, providing data-driven recommendations. Measure and analyze production efficiency, capacity utilization, waste, and defects, proposing continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction. Monitor and analyze inventory levels (raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods), their value, and turnover, identifying opportunities to optimize working capital. Collaborate with the supply chain to improve inventory management and reduce warehousing costs. Continuous Improvement & Internal Controls Ensure the accuracy and int