Etienne Garanger
About Etienne Garanger
Etienne Garanger is a Prototype & PPIC Controller at Faurecia, with extensive experience in financial management and operations. He has worked in various roles at Faurecia and previously at Carl Zeiss Vision, accumulating over eight years of expertise in accounting, budget planning, and risk mitigation.
Work at Faurecia
Etienne Garanger has held multiple roles at Faurecia, a global leader in automotive technology. He began his tenure in 2013 as an Apprenticeship Program Controller at the Caligny R&D center in France, focusing on the Seating Business group. He then transitioned to the R&D Controller position under the VIE program from 2014 to 2016 at the Columbus R&D center in Indiana, specifically within the Clean Mobility Business group. After a series of roles, including Assistant Plant Controller and Information System Controller, he currently serves as Prototype & PPIC Controller since 2022 in Columbus, Indiana.
Education and Expertise
Etienne Garanger holds a Bachelor's degree in Business and Corporate Management from the University of Rennes 1, completed between 2008 and 2011. He furthered his education with a Master's degree in Information Systems and Controlling from IAE de Caen, which he obtained from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he studied International Affairs and SMEs at the University of Eastern Finland for one year in 2011-2012. His educational background supports his expertise in financial management, accounting operations, and budget planning.
Background
Before joining Faurecia, Etienne Garanger gained experience as an Internship Junior Controller at Carl Zeiss Vision in 2013, where he worked for five months in Fougères, France. His early career included various roles that provided a foundation in financial operations and control, contributing to his subsequent positions at Faurecia. Over the years, he has developed a strong focus on risk mitigation and process improvements within financial operations.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Faurecia, Etienne Garanger has managed financial operations for significant divisions, including a photoshop division with 36 employees generating $9 million in sales and a tooling and equipment shop with 37 employees and $20 million in sales. His roles have consistently involved oversight of financial control and operational efficiency, demonstrating his capability in managing complex financial environments.
Professional Experience
Etienne Garanger has accumulated over eight years of experience in financial management. His roles have encompassed various aspects of accounting operations, budget planning, and audit compliance. His progression through different positions at Faurecia highlights his adaptability and commitment to enhancing financial processes within the automotive industry.