Valérie Chalin
About Valérie Chalin
Valérie Chalin is the South Europe Engineering Controller at Faurecia, a position she has held since 2015. She has a background in finance and accounting, with previous roles at Faurecia and Secafi, and studied at multiple institutions including Université Nancy 2 and Université Paris Nanterre.
Work at Faurecia
Valérie Chalin has held multiple positions at Faurecia, contributing to various financial roles since 2006. She served as Cash and Receivables Accounting Manager from 2006 to 2010, followed by a role as Cash Manager until 2016. After a brief stint as Program Controller from 2012 to 2014, she transitioned to Research and Development Finance Controller from 2010 to 2012. Since 2015, she has been working as the South Europe Engineering Controller in Nanterre, Île-de-France, France, where she has been for nine years.
Education and Expertise
Valérie Chalin pursued her higher education at Université Nancy 2 from 1984 to 1989, completing a five-year program. She also studied at Université Paris Nanterre for one year from 1989 to 1990. Earlier, she attended Lycée Charles de Gaulle in Baden-Baden from 1981 to 1984. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in finance and engineering, which she applies in her current role.
Background
Before her extensive career at Faurecia, Valérie Chalin worked at Secafi as an accountant from 1999 to 2002. Her experience spans various financial roles, allowing her to develop a comprehensive understanding of financial management within the automotive industry. Her career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on financial control and management.
Career Progression
Valérie Chalin's career at Faurecia showcases a steady progression through various financial roles. Starting as an accountant, she advanced to positions of increasing responsibility, including cash management and program control. This progression highlights her adaptability and expertise in financial operations, particularly within the engineering sector.