FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - MFG & OPERATIONS

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.

What your background should look like:

REQUIRED SKILL SET/CAPABILITIES

•Serve as a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, developing and communicating strategic objectives to achieve sub-functional results and drive overall site performance
•Establish and enforce sub-function policies and practices that drive a strong internal control environment over financial governance, compliance, and operational excellence
•Track and report actual performance vs. forecast and present on monthly performance reports/metrics to senior management in the US and Europe
•Communicate, drive, and monitor the site’s productivity performance and work with the site operations team to drive continuous improvement across the business and improve cost efficiencies across the site.
•Coordinate cross functionally to prepare quarterly forecasts for the plant in line with Corporate timelines
•Lead the management of site fixed assets by overseeing physical inventories, impaired asset assessments, and depreciation forecasts in line with Procormer regulations; Manage capital budget including capital expenditure requests 
•Ensure ERP system (Epicor) reflects accurate standard costs and perpetual inventory records, ensure inventories are recorded in accordance with US GAAP and adequate obsolescence reserves are maintained
•Maintain strong financial governance, ensuring adherence to all policies and procedures and lead strategic initiatives to enhance financial processes
•For New Product Introductions work closely with Local and Global Engineering Teams to ensure product Launch on Target Cost and Launch on Time
•Lead a team of two high performing direct reports while fostering relationships to leverage talent pipeline from local shared services and cost academy teams as well as other TE factories
•Other duties and tasks as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

•5+ years in a relevant position, with significant management and leadership experience
•Experience in a manufacturing cost accounting environment, demonstrating advanced knowledge and expertise
•Proven track record of fostering a high-performance and continuous improvement culture
•Experience in developing and communicating strategic objectives, driving sub-functional results, and leading strategic initiatives
•Experience working in a global environment is preferable but not mandatory 
•Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
•Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or equivalent professional certification is required 
•Fluent Englis

 

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

 

•Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Plant Leadership Team to drive financial performance and support strategic initiatives
•In-depth understanding of rigorous internal control environment and ability to implement risk mitigation controls 
•In-depth understanding of financial processes, procedures, and systems, with expertise in cost accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting
•Fostering a high-performance and continuous improvement culture
•Ability to exercise independent judgment in solving critical financial problems 
•Ability to navigate through ambiguity 

Competencies