Plant Controller

Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Finance Teams are responsible for economic research, analysis of profit-and-loss income statements and preparation of reports on findings to make recommendations to management. They generate forecasts and analyze trends in sales, finance and other areas of business. The Finance Teams also create financial models of "what if" scenarios to help future business planning decisions.

The Plant Controller will be responsible for activities for the Manufacturing plant including budgeting/forecasting, month end analysis and daily Business Partnership with the local, regional and global Operations team. 

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Drive improvement of financial and operational performance
• Business Partner for Plant Manager and all other departments in the plant as well as regional/Global management
• Direct and coordinate activities related to the following:
  • Monthly financial closing, analysis, follow-up and reporting
  • Provide variance development and projections on a monthly basis
  • Provide financial analysis and drive plans to correct issues
  • Annual Budget Preparation (material, Labor, overhead), inventory and Capex
  • Preservation of Assets
  • Product Cost Development and Maintenance
  • Conversion productivity and savings
• Provide service and support in terms of analysis and numbers of the plant and all reasonable needs, e.g. conversion costs, productivity, performance KPI’s, etc.
• Creation of transparency in the plant and in “non-plant”, implementation of new reporting tools
• Manage tool and/or product transfers between different locations
• Manage the link between product calculation and production departments
• Complete product variance analysis between actual and standard cost per project
• Ensure strong internal control environment is maintained with compliance to Company policies and procedures : Make sure TE Policies (inventory accuracy, fixed assets, DOA, standard costs, etc) compliance is implemented and respected on site

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• University Degree or equivalent in Economic, Finance, or Accounting.
• 5+ years minimum in finance, cost accounting and plant controlling, Automotive industry is a plus.
• Economical understanding in product cost calculation
• General Accounting knowledge Local  & USGAAB
• Experiences with SAP modules of FI , CO , MM and PP, Excel
• Fluent English both written and spoken. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Accurate, systematic, independent, and analytic work style 
• Experiences in master data recording and maintenance as well as working with product drawings is an advantage
• Ability to liaise with all levels. 
• Experience working in a fast-paced, international matrix organisation
• Process oriented, analytical and result driven.
• Excellent time management, tasks prioritization, and multi-tasking skills

Competencies