SKF VA (Vehicle Aftermarket) is a trusted supplier that serves the Automotive Aftermarket with high-quality products and premium services for cars and commercial vehicles globally.
With over 20,000 variations, our unmatched product range delivers comprehensive system repair solutions.
We prioritize ease of access to required parts, ensuring timely availability and efficient repairs.
SKF VA have a strong network of over 10,000 distributors and dealers worldwide.
This expansive reach ensures that our spare parts for cars, trucks, and two-wheelers are readily available in workshops across the globe.Creating value for customers and society has always been at the core of what we do.
Currently, we are on the journey to focus our Vehicle Aftermarket business in Latin America, and we are looking for a dedicated individual to join us in shaping the future of motion.Are you an experienced, curious, energetic, collaborative and determined Business Controller?
Then you could be our next...As Business Controller for Vehicle Aftermarket Latin America, you will have a full value chain position where you'll be the co-driver supporting manufacturing and sales operations in business decisions and driving continuous improvement.Your day-to-day workTake responsibility for the full value chain of the Vehicle Aftermarket Latin America business performance, demonstrating a strong curiosity to understand every aspect of the business.Drive actual results for the P&L & Working Capital to achieve/exceed Plan, collaborating closely with various teams to ensure success.Conduct product and customer mix analysis, sales analysis, and customer/channel profitability assessment, market performance evaluation, margin & cost analysisDrive Continuous Improvement Cost Saving Initiatives with the Latin America Management team and measures for Year over Year improvement, including optimization of Working Capital/Inventory Levels, fostering a culture of collaboration and teamwork.Be a proactive and challenging member of the Vehicle Aftermarket Latin America team, showing courage in addressing issues and driving change.Drive controlling processes: yearly planning process, quarterly forecasts, monthly close activities, regular pulse meetings, and transformation project meetings, ensuring a structured and results-oriented approach.Perform yearly Standard Cost Calculation and ensure that all financial and controlling matters, including reporting and accounting, are in line with SKF and local legal requirements, demonstrating a strong sense of responsibility and care for accuracy in legal reporting and compliance.Drive change within SKF for continuously improving business support, digitalization, and challenge current processes, showing courage and a forward-thinking mindset.Identify risks and opportunities and initiate proactive and corrective actions, demonstrating curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving.Identify/initiate actions to improve profitability (e.g., cost down initiatives, operations restructuring, financial analysis, and modeling), showing a strong business sense and determination.Sales target setting and sales incentive plan calculations, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and fostering a collaborative environment.Customer deal review and ROI calculations, demonstrating a keen interest in understanding customer needs and market dynamics.Working capital management (focus on inventory, accounts payables, Trade Receivables), ensuring efficient use of resources and demonstrating a strong sense of care and responsibility.We expect you to haveYou should have several years of controlling and reporting experience, preferably from both Sales and Manufacturing operations, showcasing your ability to handle diverse business environments.A strong desire to understand the business, customers, and operations is essential, as your curiosity will drive you to explore and improve various aspects of our operations.Excellent communication and collaboration skills are crucial, as you will be working closely with different teams and stakeholders, fostering a supportive and cooperative work environment.Determination and experience in implementing changes are necessary, as you will need the courage to drive initiatives and improvements, ensuring the business remains competitive and efficient.Strong business sense with a high level of integrity is essential, as you will be making critical decisions that impact the company's performance and reputation.Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
).Fluent in both Spanish, Portuguese and English.You will enjoy working here if you…Thrive on tackling complex challenges in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.Enjoy interacting with various functions across the value chain in a global setting.Are structured, results-oriented, and collaborative, with the ability to excel in a global environment and go beyond the numbers.We offer:At SKF, we believe in the power of our people.
We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where you can grow both personally and professionally and where your voice matters.Some additional informationLocation: Cajamar Brazil or Puebla Mexico