Enabling a software-defined, electrified future.

Visteon is a technology company that develops and builds innovative digital cockpit and electrification products at the leading-edge of the mobility revolution. Founded in 2000, Visteon brings decades of automotive intelligence combined with Silicon Valley speed to apply global insights that help transform the software-defined vehicle of the future for many of the world’s largest OEMs. The company employs 10,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe.


Mission of the Role: We are looking for a results-driven and analytically minded Finance Business Partner to act as a strategic financial advisor and auditor to the regional operations and manufacturing teams, enabling cost visibility, performance improvement, and long-term planning through proactive financial leadership and business partnering. You will collaborate cross-functionally to identify opportunities, implement insights, and drive financial value through improved visibility and business partnership.

Key Objectives of this Role:
• Operational Performance Management:
o Lead financial impact on manufacturing related costs.
o Align financial metrics to operations KPIs to drive accountability and savings.
o Identify risks and opportunities within plant performance data.
o Develop clear, actionable dashboards and financial reports.
o Translate complex data into recommendations that support decision-making.
• Forecasting, Budgeting & Planning:
o Drive the annual planning process for conversion and operational costs.
o Deliver accurate, timely, and insightful variance bridges and rolling forecasts.
o Support cost-to-serve and make-vs-buy analysis.
• Business Partnering & Leadership:
o Engage with plant leaders to embed finance in operations strategy.
o Support investment decisions with financial modeling and business cases.
o Serve as a finance lead in cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives.
o Build strong cross-functional relationships to drive alignment on manufacturing cost goals.
o Facilitate structured decision-making and issue resolution.
o Actively influence operational and sourcing decisions with financial insight.
• Standardization & Best Practice Sharing
o Coordinate with plant controllers to harmonize reporting and cost analysis methodologies.
o Lead efforts to standardize operational dashboards and tools across regions.

Key Performance Indicators:
• Year-over-year improvement in Manufacturing Cost (%)
• Budget and Forecast accuracy
• Operational cost improvement vs. targets
• Financial validation of cost savings initiatives
• % adoption of standardized tools
• Quality and timeliness of insights and reports
• On-time delivery of monthly operations reviews

Key Year One Deliverables:
• Establish regional manufacturing cost reporting structure and governance
• Implement performance dashboards and tracking tools for stakeholders
• Support key cost improvement programs with financial rigor
• Deliver cost transparency at plant and regional level
• Standardize manufacturing cost reporting
• Complete financial support for capex and restructuring cases
• Deliver accurate forecasts and cost bridges for manufacturing cost performance
Qualification, Experience and Skills:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience:
o 8+ years of experience in manufacturing plant finance management, Operations in FP&A or manufacturing roles.
• Skills:
o Technical:
 In-depth knowledge of manufacturing KPIs, cost structures, and continuous improvement
 Strong financial modeling and business case development.
 Experience with ERP systems and costing tools.
o Soft:
 Results-Driven
 Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
 Strong communication and presentation skills to interact with technical and non-technical audiences.
 Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
 Experience in cross-functional collaboration and working in a matrix organization.
Key Leadership Behaviors

• Ownership and Accountability
• Inspire Change
• Critical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Innovative
• Market Insight

Reporting Structure: Reports to EMEA Regional FP&A Senior Manager.

Visteon Culture: If you thrive in a fast-paced, organizational culture that requires agility, adaptability, and a growth mindset from its employees to thrive and stay ahead of the curve Visteon is the place. We value high performance and a drive for results. Innovation, risk-taking, and continuous learning help us keep up with the ever-changing landscape of our industry and be Market leaders. At Visteon, you can be more.