Product Line Controller (m/f/d)

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Viana do Castelo, PRT
Hybrid
Mid level
Automotive • Other
The Role
Manages financial planning, cost systems, reporting, business cases, and performance analysis for production lines. Partners with product line, commercial, purchasing, logistics, and manufacturing teams to optimize resources, support investment decisions, maintain internal controls, and ensure accurate financial information. The role also supports cost and inventory systems, energy management requirements, and long-term business sustainability.
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About us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

We believe health and safety of our employees are a top priority, we care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. 

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!

Project purpose

Responsible for planning, organizing, securing, and improving the management support reports and financial performance information of each production line, to provide timely and accurate financial information and analysis. Ensures financial information in the commercial quotation processes to ensure the sustainability of the business in the short, medium, and long term.

Location

Viana do Castelo plant I, Portugal

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate, update, and manage cost systems. 

  • Through financial data and cost reporting per production line, work with Product Line Managers to achieve the desired financial performance, including participation in resource optimization programs. 

  • Ensure that all financial reporting platforms provide accurate, timely, and meaningful data to support management decision-making. 

  • Prepare business case for future projects. 

  • Work with the commercial team to develop responses that ensure the growth and sustainability of the business in the long term. 

  • Timely report on business trends affecting business performance, including Income Statements, Balance sheets, cash flow, and other financial reports. 

  • Act as a liaison between the financial department, purchasing, logistics, commercial, and Manufacturing in financial reporting processes. 

  • Support in the maintenance of the existing internal control system (SOX), as well as procedures related to cost and inventory systems. 

  • Responsible for building reports to support decision-making and investment in production lines. 

  • Collaborate directly with other departments. 

  • Be an integral member of the energy management team and ensure that the EMS remains adequate and meets the requirements. 

  • Comply with the organization's rules and internal regulations, namely the Code of Ethics, environmental, energy efficiency, health, and safety at work, quality, and productivity norms and standards. 

  • Perform other tasks not included in this job description, when needs or convenience of service justify it, for the time necessary for such needs or conveniences of service.   

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Management, or related fields.

  • MBA (valued).

  • Minimum of 3 years of related business experience, preferably in the automotive industry.

  •  Experience in the automotive industry or related areas preferred. 

  • Must have intermediate to advanced-level software skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 

  • Knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting and strategic planning, cost estimation, USGAAP, and internal controls valued. 

  • Experience in SAP. 

  • Fluent in Portuguese and English (spoken and written).


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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Management, or a related field
  • At least 3 years of related business experience
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience with SAP
  • Fluency in Portuguese and English, spoken and written
  • MBA
  • Automotive industry or related experience
  • Knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, strategic planning, cost estimation, US GAAP, and internal controls

BorgWarner Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about BorgWarner and has not been reviewed or approved by BorgWarner.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair for many roles, with “fair pay for job” and “pay is good” recurring alongside “competitive pay structure” in professional and engineering positions. Satisfaction appears stronger in technical/professional roles and certain locations.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, advocacy resources, and a dedicated U.S. benefits hub. Employer‑paid short‑term disability and life insurance broaden the protection.
  • Flexible Benefits — The offering spans HSAs/FSAs, retirement savings, disability, and formal vacation/holiday programs, with site‑specific reference guides and plan documents. Wellness‑linked options (including previously communicated no‑premium choices) add flexibility where available.

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The Company
HQ: Auburn Hills, MI
16,288 Employees
Year Founded: 1928

What We Do

As a global product leader for over 130 years, we deliver innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. Guided by our commitment to inclusion, integrity, excellence, responsibility and collaboration—and our pledge to reach carbon neutrality by 2035—we’re leading the automotive industry to a future that is cleaner, healthier and safer for all. Start your future with BorgWarner now! We are looking for dedicated, talented people to fill our manufacturing and technical facilities all over the world.

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