Solène Blondel
About Solène Blondel
Solène Blondel is a Program Controller at Faurecia Interior Systems, where she has worked since 2013. She holds multiple degrees in management and economic administration and has contributed significantly to financial analysis and reporting within the company.
Work at Faurecia
Solène Blondel has been employed at Faurecia Interior Systems since 2013, serving as a Program Controller for 11 years in Deutschland. In this role, she collaborates with plant teams to update business plans throughout the program lifecycle. Her responsibilities include conducting ad-hoc analyses for management, which involve variable margin calculations and launch cost analyses. Additionally, she provides financial coaching and support to program teams, ensuring they have a comprehensive understanding of financial aspects. She is also responsible for producing and commenting on standard program reports for various stakeholders.
Education and Expertise
Solène Blondel holds a Master's degree in Controlling and IT systems from the Institut d'Administration des Entreprises de Caen, which she completed from 2010 to 2011. Prior to that, she earned a Master's degree in Management Sciences from the Institut d'Administration des Entreprises de Rouen during the 2009 to 2010 academic year. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Economic and Social Administration from Université des Affaires Internationales du Havre, which she completed from 2006 to 2009.
Background
Before her current position, Solène Blondel worked at Faurecia Interior Systems as a Junior Plant Controller - Trainee from 2010 to 2011 in Flers. She then transitioned to the role of Junior Sales and Purchasing Controller, where she worked from 2011 to 2013 in Karlsruhe und Umgebung, Deutschland. Throughout her career at Faurecia, she has developed expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and program management.
Achievements
Solène Blondel has contributed to several key initiatives at Faurecia Interior Systems. She played a significant role in the establishment of the 'control tower' for tracking actions aimed at achieving budget goals. Additionally, she was involved in acquisition controlling by collecting data and creating initial business plan simulations, which included assessing risks and opportunities. She also contributed to the implementation of Metis - Smartview, a new reporting tool that enhanced the division's reporting capabilities.