Plant Controller

Job Overview

Responsible for providing financial support and performance analysis to the global/regional operations and plant management teams. The role requires an exceptional business partner to drive organizational success through the development and execution of financial strategies. Key responsibilities include managing a team of operational financial analysts/plant controllers, consolidation and analysis of actual results/forecasts/budgets, conducting monthly plant reviews, product/conversion/material productivity analysis, driving freight/inventory reductions, and supporting capital investments. The position also requires coordination with the regional/global BU supply chain team.

TE Connectivity currently has two manufacturing sites in Plymouth, Minnesota.  The purpose of this role is to provide FP&A, costing and analytical support to both sites.

The position will report to the Sr Manager Commercial/PM Finance, focused on FP&A, std. costing, variance analysis, monthly close, spend control and analysis, as well as reporting and process improvements. The candidate will act as Finance lead representing the site on day-to-day activities:

•    Experience in SAP ERP, std. cost setting, variance analysis, FP&A (budgeting/forecasting)
•    Strong understanding of manufacturing environments
•    Excellent analytical skills. Ability to identify and resolve problems.
•    Strong communication abilities
•    Ability to work in culturally diverse teams 
•    Capable of working under high pressure and high accountability

Key Requirements
•    Be a Subject Matter Expert for costing related topics, develop skills & knowledge on other personnel
•    Responsible for internal control environment
•    Support the site financially, guide through a strong analysis the team to impact the results.
•    Act as senior team member
•    Full budgeting and forecasting ownership of the site, high accuracy is required
•    Complete required close activities 
•    Produce daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports required 
•    Developing and maintaining working familiarity with applicable laws, regulations and interpretations governing financial statements, including strong knowledge of Free Trade Zone regulations
•    Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reports generated through ERP systems, the accuracy of the std. costing process and evaluation of manufacturing variances
•    Identify and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives assuring the site net productivity goals
•    Ensure strong working knowledge of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), providing inputs to continuously improve performance benchmarks
•    Build strong relationship with key stakeholders 

What your background should look like:

Education 
•    Undergraduate degree in Finance / Accounting or MBA w/ Finance/Accounting Experience

Experience
•    7+ years of relevant experience. 
•    Diversified Industrial Products/Manufacturing industry experience preferred/Medical Device industry experience is a plus
•    Prior experience in std. cost setting, cost accounting and FP&A senior roles
•    Finance partnership to Plant Managers

Other 
•    Strong written and oral communication ability 
•    High level of ownership and accountability
•    Strong leadership and teamwork 
•    Strong accounting background

Competencies