Global Finance Controlling Apprentice - Group
Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!
OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.
Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.
Context
Within the Group Corporate Finance Controlling team, you will support global financial controlling activities for OPmobility Group, working closely with Group support functions and international stakeholders.
The position provides a crossfunctional and international exposure to grouplevel finance topics.
Task & Responsibilities
Group Financial Controlling & Reporting
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Support Grouplevel financial controlling activities for SG&A support functions, including budget, forecast, and actual analysis
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Participate in monthly closing and performance analysis
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Support the preparation of management reporting, dashboards, and presentations for Top management
Budget & Planning Processes
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Support annual budget and Quarterly Review exercises at Group level
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Contribute to the structuring, documentation, and improvement of controlling tools and files
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Support adhoc financial analyses requested by management
Headcount Monitoring
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Maintain and update headcount tracking files, including arrivals, departures, role changes, internal transfers, and related cost impacts
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Support monthly and ad‑hoc headcount reviews, including analysis of deviations versus budget and forecast
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Act as a finance support contact for headcount‑related questions and follow‑ups
Purchase Requisition (POR) Support
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Support the Purchase Requisition (POR) process for Group support functions
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Provide user assistance and guidance on POR creation and best practices
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Contribute to process clarification, documentation, and continuous improvement related to POR workflows
Coordination & CrossFunctional Interaction
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Act as a key interface between Finance and other Group support functions, providing day‑to‑day support on controlling, budget, forecast, and cost‑related topics
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Contribute to improving communication, transparency, and financial processes for SG&A functions, reducing ad‑hoc queries and recurring issues
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Participate in transversal finance meetings and projects
Continuous Improvement
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Contribute to the standardization and optimization of controlling and reporting processes
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Propose improvements to enhance data quality, efficiency, and user experience
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Support the development of dashboards, reporting tools, and process documentation
Profile
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Master’s student (M1/M2) in Finance, Management Control, or Business Administration
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Good command of Excel; SAP knowledge is a plus
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Fluent English (international environment)
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Analytical mindset and attention to detail
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Strong organizational and prioritization skills
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Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a matrix organization
What We Offer
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Exposure to Group‑level Corporate Finance and Controlling
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A transversal and international working environment
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Strong learning curve in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and finance processes
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Close interaction with Finance leadership and functional teams
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A solid foundation for a future career in Corporate Finance or Controlling
As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.
Levallois, FR