SR Controlling Analyst

Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Serve as the primary finance business partner to the Plant Manager, providing financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations to support operational and business decisions.
• Develop and implement actions and financial plans to achieve operational targets, strategic objectives, and customer requirements.
• Analyze manufacturing performance and cost variances, identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance plant profitability.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate reporting of the P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and timely financial reports, analyses, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Coordinate and support the annual budget, forecast, and long-range planning processes for the plant.
• Monitor internal controls and financial processes to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure the accuracy of inventory transactions, physical inventory counts, and inventory valuation.
• Perform fixed asset accounting, capitalization reviews, depreciation analysis, and fixed asset inventory reconciliations.
• Review and maintain standard cost calculations for existing and new products.
• Conduct detailed analysis of material consumption, material price, labor, freight, overhead, and scrap variances, providing actionable recommendations.
• Support capital expenditure requests through financial analysis, ROI calculations, and business case development.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, engineering, and quality teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction efforts.
• Assist with internal and external audits and ensure adherence to accounting standards and company reporting requirements.
• Support special projects, process improvement initiatives, and ad hoc financial analyses as needed.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or related field
• 5+ years of financial/analytical/accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong MS Office knowledge required, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• A strong understanding of finance/accounting fundamentals
• Understanding of GAAP accounting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines required
• Strong analytical skills and attention to details
• Visa Sponsorship for Continental Employees only

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

SAP experience is strongly preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.