Arnaud Koch
Columbus,IN
Summary
Motivated and conscientious Site financial controller with nine years of experience in the automotive industry. Responsible for the financial management of a production site and a research and development center (around 250 million in turnover). Curious to discover another network, I also spent a few years in operations as a production manager. With the aim of combining operational and financial skills in order to take over the management of an industrial site.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Financial Controller
Valeo
2023.06 - Current
- Manage site industrial and financial performance through daily, weekly, monthly and yearly indicators and tools
- Ensure accuracy of management control and costing information in ERP system
- Ensure reliability of site gross margin and site below gross margin expenses during closing process
- Promote, explain, control Internal Control framework within his/her perimeter. Monitor and drive Internal Control improvement plans to mitigate risks
- Monitor site productivity plans (labor, overheads, material)
- Monitor manufacturing launch of P1 projects in coordination with R&D centers
- Support shared services centers in resolving day to day issues related to plant
- Site interface for tax credit, R&D grants and subsidies
- People management of 5 controllers and 1 accountants
Site Financial Controller
Valeo
2021.10 - 2023.05
Production Manager
Valeo
2019.06 - 2021.09
- Be responsible of production activities (in terms of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delay, Motivation) for assembly area, in terms of targets achievement and results improvement
- Monitor competences for of the team and develops its autonomy (training plan building, follow-up & training actions implementation)
- Lead daily, weekly & monthly meetings, and organize delegation
- Manage budget and allocates appropriate resources in respect with budget perimeter. Implement necessary corrective actions for compliance
- People management: 34 employees in production structure/office, 350 operators
Plant Management Controller
Valeo
2017.04 - 2019.05
- Supervises, understands and challenges monthly closing. Ensure reliability of site gross margin and site below gross margin expenses during closing process
- Provides analysis of monthly results to the management (explain variance vs. budget, month N-1 on all P&L and activity analysis lines)
- Coordinates budget and MTP processes (guidelines, recharges, standard templates…)
- Benchmarks and standardizes management control tools
- Follow-up action plans to improve profitability and cash generation
- People management: Team of four persons, supports in training and career development of finance team
Management Controller
Valeo
2015.07 - 2017.03
Financial Controller
Teamwork
2014.08 - 2015.06
Business Analyst
Akzonobel
2013.08 - 2014.07
Education
Master of Science - Business Development And Key Account Management
NEMOA
Paris, France06.2014
Master of Science - Finance
EDC
Paris, France06.2013
Preparation Year of BBA -
HEC Montreal
Montreal, Canada06.2009
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Organization and Time Management
- MS Office
- Team building
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal Communication
- Self-Motivated
- Decision-Making
Languages
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Site Financial Controller
Valeo
2023.06 - Current
Site Financial Controller
Valeo
2021.10 - 2023.05
Production Manager
Valeo
2019.06 - 2021.09
Plant Management Controller
Valeo
2017.04 - 2019.05
Management Controller
Valeo
2015.07 - 2017.03
Financial Controller
Teamwork
2014.08 - 2015.06
Business Analyst
Akzonobel
2013.08 - 2014.07
Master of Science - Business Development And Key Account Management
NEMOA
Master of Science - Finance
EDC
Preparation Year of BBA -
HEC Montreal
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