R&D Controller

Posted:
6/17/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Ile-de-France, France ⋅ Drancy, Ile-de-France, France

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Location:

Drancy, Paris, France

Job ID:

R0051423

Date Posted:

2024-06-18

Company Name:

HITACHI ASTEMO FRANCE S.A.S.

Profession (Job Category):

Finance

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Ready to contribute to the future of automotive industry?

We are part of Hitachi Astemo focusing on world-leading advanced mobility solutions within the fields of electrification, autonomous driving, and connectivity to help reduce environmental damage, decrease traffic accidents, and improve comfort. Together, we contribute to a sustainable society and improved quality of life by providing mobility solutions that satisfy our customers and form the future core of automotive and motorcycle systems. Our people are at the heart of achieving these goals, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Own the Future, become a part of the team and join our Drancy plant, Paris, France as:

R&D Controller (m/f/d) – 1 year fixed term contract with possibility of evolution on an permanent contract

In this position you will integrate the local finance team. Main goal will be the analysis and control of the financial and operational performance of our R&D Center in Drancy, follow up the R&D capitalization and investments and provide financial support to the CIR and annual audit. You’ll report to the site controller.

Key Accountabilities and Activities

  • Follow and produce finance key performance indicators for R&D costs through monthly reporting (OPEX and CAPEX)
  • Follow customer contributions (OTP) and issue invoices
  • Prepare the internal invoices to the plant when production starts
  • Compute hourly rate for R&D capitalization
  • Support documentation for closing
  • Be the contact point of auditors during yearly closing
  • Make  recommendations  and  analysis to  support  management decisions
  • Compute the CIR grant amount in collaboration with Tax Department
  • Collect documents for Tax Administration
  • In charge of management fees process for the Brake Business Unit

Your profile

Key Competencies

  • Knowledge of accounting norms, regulations and standards
  • Good finance culture
  • Good MS Office skills : Excel, Power Point
  • Fluent English level
  • Knowledge of SAP is an asset
  • Rigor and Organization
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Good communication and presentation skills
  • Managerial courage

Qualification and Experience

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Business School or equivalent
  • 2-3 years of experience in financial control in an international / automotive company

Location: Drancy, Paris, France

Benefits

  • Working in an international and dynamic team (320+ employees and 23 nationalities)
  • Company pension scheme - Group accident insurance
  • Future and sustainable oriented business
  • Annual and incentive bonus
  • Canteen entry ticket

Why Hitachi Astemo?

At Hitachi Astemo, we respect each other, never pass the buck and work creatively to accomplish our mission. Our people are given exciting opportunities to develop and grow in a truly international business, where they are proud to be part of a collaborative and innovative team. Diversity & Inclusion is valued to build and leverage an inclusive work environment and embrace diversity to unlock our full potential. We believe that this will give us the strength to drive great innovations to create new values for people, vehicles and the society, and to unlock our full potential to become a global leader in everything we do. 

Sounds Interesting? Then we would like to get to know you. Apply online via our career site - we look forward to receiving your application! www.hitachiastemo.com/en/careers

Hitachi America Ltd

Website: https://hitachi.com/

Headquarter Location: Santa Clara, California, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1959

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Consulting ⋅ Industrial Engineering ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Machinery Manufacturing ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Mining Technology