Finance Director CORE China (m/w/d)

At CARIAD, it’s our mission to transform automotive mobility for everyone, everywhere, making it safer, more sustainable, and more comfortable in every way. To deliver on that promise, we’re building a unified technology and software platform, including a vehicle OS and cloud platform, as well as a unified architecture. As a 100% subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, we’re developing solutions for all of its brands, including Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche, and will bring our software to over 40 million vehicles by 2030.

Is this an easy task? Not at all! To tackle such a huge challenge, we need a great team. And that’s where you come in. You’ll join more than 6,000 CARIDIANS already working on the latest vehicle features and functions like automated driving, state-of-the-art charging technology, as well as a new digital ecosystem. Together, we’re bringing sustainable change to one of the largest companies in the world.

YOUR TEAM

The Finance department in Core JV, being in charge of all financial operations of the company (finance, controlling, accounting, tax, export control, finance IT, etc.), making sure that the company’s finances are in order and that all financial goals are met and being also responsible for making decisions based on the financial data. In addition, the team also holds responsibility of government affairs to ensure Core JV getting sufficient support from the government.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Propose strategies in order to move the Company performance towards its financial targets achievement and sustainability.
• Activities related to profitability improvement of the current products, projects and processes
• Harmonization of management decisions in company and group committees (e.g. Business Case calculations, evaluation of product alternatives etc.)
• Take the lead in the negotiation with government officials of all levels and deal with government affairs
• Being responsible for planning rounds, budget and monthly forecast follow up methodology for the specified financial statements
• Disciplinary leadership of the team

WHO YOU ARE

• Degree in Master of Business Administration or comparable qualification
• Proficiency in accounting and controlling processes and tools
• Strong organizing ability, proficient in project management
• Ability to master complex stakeholder situations
• Strategy / conceptual capabilities
• Extensive leadership capabilities
• Strong stress resilience and ability to perform in a highly volatile environment
• Ability to form a performant team, i.e. recruit and retain talented individuals
• Good negotiation skills
• Strong intercultural skills and competencies
• Fluent in English, Chinese and/or German helpful

NICE TO KNOW

• Flextime / optional working hours
• Company pension plan
• Annual professional development
• Sabbatical option up to 6 months
• 30 days paid + 10 days unpaid leave
• Possibility for VW Group car leasing

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At CARIAD, we value individuality and diversity. We see great strength in our differences and can all benefit from the unique perspectives of others. We strive to employ people with diverse backgrounds who have the expertise, energy and focus to advance our mission. If you’re unable to submit an application because of a disability, please contact us at careers@cariad.technology.