Loïc SCHWERM
San Luis Potosi
Summary
Previous experience and interest in controlling as well as diverse projects that require cross-functional collaboration.
Passionate about technology/automotive industry with a strong understanding of mobility and digital segments, ecosystems, and market dynamics
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Controller
Faurecia Automotive Seating
07.2023 - Current
- Working on Tesla Programs
- Ensure program controlling procedures and Golden Rules compliance.
- Alert line manager & functional director in case of discrepancies.
- Check material rates & exchange rate alignment with Plant Budget.
- Check Inflation (Labor, others…) hypothesis compliance vs PMT (Mid-Term Plan).
- Provide Make or Buy financial analysis.
- Participate in the sourcing committee.
R&D Controller
Faurecia Automotive Seating
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Controller for 4 R&D Centers (Puebla, San Luis Potosi, Monterrey, Auburn Hills)
- People management: Supports in training and career development of finance people (1 in Mexico and 1 in USA)
- Manage financial performance through daily, weekly, monthly and yearly indicators and tools
- Closing activity : Ensure proper closing for Actual, Forecast and Budget
- Support sales and R&D management control as well as project managers by ensuring proper supply of all costing information from sites in Mexico & USA
Investment Controller
Continental S.A de C.V
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Prepare budget, forecast, trend, estimation and variation analyses related to investments, depreciation and other variable costs;
- Responsible for investment capital requests, preparation, approval, spending reporting, budgets, post completion audits for investments;
- Prepare monthly expenses estimation, trends, forecasting, budgets;
- Prepare annual budgets;
- Prove proactive collaboration with internal or/and external clients for clarifications, decisions taking and control of cost centers variations.
Cost Analyst
Continental Tire the Americas
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Responsible for manufacturing cost accounting and analysis, margin and variance analysis, and standard cost maintenance
- Support month-end close processes, audits, and special projects
- Assist operations managers in cost reduction activities through reporting and analysis
- Track inventory adjustments and scrapping.
Controlling Trainee
Continental AG
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Cross functional project: Optimized Compound Supply for Central Europe
- Individual project: Reporting for allocation process
- Controlling project: Cost Calculation for Product Enhancement Processes
Controlling Trainee
Continental France SNC
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Individual project: Review WIP procedure and propose a new reporting
Financial junior auditor
Mazars
12.2016 - 04.2017
- List of clients: Foncière de Paris, Foncière des Régions, Méditerranée – Suez – Sita, Capital
- France Hôtel and la Caisse Française de Financement Local
- Audit of accounting cycles : Customers, suppliers, cash flow, fixed assets, debts, loans and equity
- Analysis and assessment of main risks of balance sheet and P&L items.
Education
Master of Science - Finance And Accounting
Neoma Business School
Reims, France07.2017
MBA - Accounting And Management
Universidad La Salle
Mexico City06.2016
Skills
- Teamwork
- Team leadership
- Meticulous
- Communication skills
- Intercultural skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Excellent analytical, research, and organizational skills
- Positive can-do attitude with team mindset
- Entrepreneurial mindset
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
German
Elementary
Timeline
Program Controller
Faurecia Automotive Seating
07.2023 - Current
R&D Controller
Faurecia Automotive Seating
06.2021 - 06.2023
Investment Controller
Continental S.A de C.V
05.2019 - 06.2021
Cost Analyst
Continental Tire the Americas
09.2018 - 04.2019
Controlling Trainee
Continental AG
02.2018 - 08.2018
Controlling Trainee
Continental France SNC
07.2017 - 02.2018
Financial junior auditor
Mazars
12.2016 - 04.2017
Master of Science - Finance And Accounting
Neoma Business School
MBA - Accounting And Management
Universidad La Salle
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