Plant Controller

Job Overview

The Aerospace, Defense & Marine (AD&M) Business Unit is currently seeking a Plant Controller for its  Mansfield (OH) site. The Plant Controller must be an exceptional Business Partner to the plant managers 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 Relay’s Plant Group Financial Lead, with a strong dotted line to the Plant Manager.

Please note: This position may involve working with technical data, technology, software/source code, hardware, or other items (collectively “items) subject to U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations.  Under these regulations, it may be necessary for TE to verify a candidate’s national origin and/or citizenship status to determine whether a U.S. or other government export license is required prior to releasing its technologies to the candidate.  If TE determines that TE will require a license or will be prohibited by applicable laws from providing the candidate with items necessary for the performance of this position, then TE expressly reserves the right to either a) make an offer of employment contingent upon TE receiving required export licenses from the appropriate government agency, b) consider the candidate for a different position that is not subject to such restrictions, on whatever terms and conditions TE shall establish in its sole discretion, or c) decline to move forward with the candidate’s application.

Responsibilities

• Is a key contributor to the plant strategy by providing financial support and business analysis.
• Coordinates and drives 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 on Capital Equipment Requests (CER)
• Review and approve savings projects and monitor the achievement of savings plans  
• Coordinate and conduct monthly/quarterly and yearly plant reviews with a focus on the plant gross margin.
• Responsible for maintaining standard Costs and leading the Annual Recost process for the Plant.
• Optimize Working Capital and have a strong interaction with the 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.

What your background should look like:

• A forward-thinker, energetic leader who demonstrates diversity in their experiences and is a strategic business partner.
• Exhibits a compelling drive for accomplishing goals with a strong sense of urgency.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior finance experience in general accounting principles and process
• Good understanding of financial analysis, financial modeling, forecasting, reporting and manufacturing costing
• University Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Experience: Min 5+ years of finance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, cost accounting, cost analysis and reporting matters
• Understanding of financial drivers and their impact within a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of manufacturing, procurement, and other supply chain matters
• Familiarity with SAP, excel and data manipulation.

Competencies