Global Finances Controlling Manager

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

Based in our Krakow office, the Global Finances Controlling Manager will take overall responsibility for OneOP Controlling and the end-to-end financial steering of this global perimeter. The role ensures that OneOP’s cost base, financial performance, service model and value delivery remain aligned with the OneOP Target Operating Model and Group priorities.

OneOP is OPmobility’s worldwide shared services model, bringing together activities delivered through regional Hubs, country Clusters and hosted global teams. This creates a complex, international financial environment, covering multiple functions, regions, legal entities and cost flows.

Reporting to the Global Finance Controlling VP - FP&A, this is a senior, hands-on leadership and transformation role. You will have the opportunity to shape and strengthen the OneOP Controlling operating model, simplify complex processes and develop the international Controlling team across Krakow, Pune and Monterrey.

Responsibilities:

• Own and coordinate the OneOP global planning calendar, including closing, forecasts, year-end landing, Budget and Strategic Plan, ensuring consistent assumptions, accurate phasing and timely submissions across Hubs, Clusters and global teams.
• Build a robust consolidated view of headcount, labor costs, OPEX, CAPEX, service costs, productivity and cash, with clear analysis versus actuals, forecast, budget and the original business case.
• Lead monthly OneOP financial performance reviews, prepare decision-oriented materials for management, and anticipate risks and opportunities through landing scenarios and action plans.
• Own the financial model of the worldwide shared services perimeter, providing transparent views across functions, Hubs, Clusters, regions, legal entities and Business Groups.
• Develop and maintain allocation keys, ABC principles, management fees and chargeback methodologies, ensuring consistency, traceability and transparency of financial flows.
• Ensure reconciliation and data consistency across HFM, Cost per Function, HR/workforce sources, Accounting and operational reporting, driving resolution of data-quality and classification issues.
• Support and challenge Function Controllers on business-case updates, productivity commitments, resource requests, cost-to-serve evolution and budgeted/forecast fees.
• Track the OneOP business case, productivity, savings, flexibility and value delivery, connecting financial performance with service KPIs, operational milestones, staffing plans and transformation roadmaps.
• Develop actionable dashboards and performance reporting that clearly highlight key drivers, exceptions, risks and corrective actions.
• Act as the key Finance Business Partner to OneOP leadership and the central coordination point for OneOP financial matters.
• Coordinate cross-functional financial reviews with Function Owners, Hub and Cluster leaders, Business Group CFOs and Controllers, translating complex shared-services economics into clear management messages and actions.
• Establish clear governance and responsibilities between OneOP Group Controlling, Function Controllers, Hub and Cluster Controllers, Accounting, HR, Finance Data Management and Group FP&A.
• Redesign and simplify OneOP Controlling processes, templates and governance, and drive automation of consolidation, reconciliation, chargebacks and reporting.
• Contribute to Group FP&A transformation and the development of EPM, BI and Finance solutions, promoting standardization and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Lead and develop the international OneOP Controlling team, creating an effective way of working across locations with clear ownership, strong capabilities, collaboration and high-quality execution.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Engineering or similar; professional accounting qualification is a plus.
• At least 8 years of experience in FP&A, Controlling or Performance Management within a complex multinational organization.
• Strong corporate Controlling experience within a Shared Services / Global Business Services (GBS) environment is required.
• Proven experience coordinating complex multi-entity and multi-country planning, consolidation and reporting processes.
• Strong track record in cost controlling, workforce planning, intercompany flows, allocation models and chargeback governance.
• Strong command of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, scenario planning, cost modelling and cash-flow analysis.
• Solid understanding of management accounting, cost-center structures, legal-entity reporting, intercompany recharges, allocation keys and internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to connect financial performance with operational drivers, service performance, headcount and productivity.
• Proven experience in Finance transformation, process redesign, standardization and continuous improvement.
• Experience leading and developing international or distributed teams.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills and strong proficiency in EPM and consolidation environments; Power BI and data automation capabilities are a strong plus.
• Strong business-partnering and communication skills, with the ability to challenge senior stakeholders with facts and influence without direct authority.
• Hands-on, highly structured and reliable, with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally in a complex and changing environment.
• Fluent English required; French and/or Spanish are a plus. Automotive industry experience is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel regularly, particularly between Krakow and Levallois, and periodically to the Mexico Hub.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Employment Stability
• Private Life Insurance
• Social Fund
• Healthcare (Luxmed)
• Other Social Services (Cafeteria system, e.g. Multisport card)
• Transport allowance
• Home office (2 days per week)
• Flexible working hours
• Company events

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.