Senior Plant Controller (m/f/x)

Job Overview

The Aerospace, Defense & Marine (AD&M) Business Unit is currently seeking a plant controller for its Evreux Plant – France. The Plant Controller must be an exceptional Business Partner to the plant manager and his/her teams.  This position is responsible for pulling together all plant financials, analyzing and bridging between details at the entity level and up-leveling results for review by global management.  The role reports directly to the Connector’s Plants Group Financial Lead, with a strong dotted line to the Evreux Plant Manager.

She / He:

• Is a key contributor to the plant strategy by providing financial support and business analysis.
• Coordinates and drive the Actual, Quarterly and Annual Forecast Financial reporting process.
• Drive the financial performance improvements across all operational areas including material spend, labor &overheads and Working Capital.
• Provide analysis on all Plant Variances including Work Orders variances, PPV, Subcontracting activities, etc…
• Provide financial support and analysis on Capital Investment projects, capacity, and automation projects, make or buy decisions, prepare financial validation and follow up to Capital Equipment Request (CER)
• Review and approve savings projects and monitor achievement of savings plans
• Coordinate and conduct Monthly/ Quarterly, Yearly  plant reviews with Plant Gross Margin focus.
• Responsible to Maintain Standard Costs and lead Annual Recost process for the Plant.
• Optimize Working Capital and have a strong interaction with Supply Chain on all Inventory level decisions and target achievements.
• Perform tasks in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley and accounting policies to maintain a strong Internal Control environment for inventories, fixed assets, capital, and all Corporate Policies.
• Lead and manage Financial Team with a strong focus on Talent Development.

What your background should look like:

• BAC+5 minimum in Finance & Accounting.
• Fluent in French & English, Spanish would be a plus.
• 7 to 10 years of Finance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Accomplished knowledge in standard costing, variance analysis, cost accounting, cost analysis and reporting matters.
• Strong background in Financial Analysis and Forecasting Modelling.
• Prior finance experience in general accounting principles and process.
• Understanding of financial drivers and their impact within a manufacturing environment
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence concepts.
• Proficient in understanding of manufacturing, procurement, and other Supply Chain matters
• Familiarity with SAP, Excel and BI tools.

Competencies