Plant Financial Controller

$65,000 - $75,000/Yr

Powell Flutes Boston - Maynard, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Maynard, MA

11-50 employees

About the position

The Plant Financial Controller at Powell Flutes will lead financial operations, focusing on enhancing financial management practices, particularly in industrial cost management and operational controlling. This role is crucial for supporting business performance and profitability through effective financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and project analysis.

Responsibilities

• Implement and refine all financial analyses required by local management and HQ.
• Oversee industrial costing, validate BOM, labor, and overhead data, and ensure accurate application in ERP.
• Monitor actual performance against standards/targets, identifying and following up on improvement plans.
• Conduct detailed production KPIs analysis, inventory valuation, and accruals during monthly financial closings.
• Analyze SG&A costs and variances, presenting findings in a comprehensive format.
• Perform cost, gross margin, and EBITDA bridge analysis, ensuring alignment with Group reporting formats.
• Manage cost evolution and budgeting processes for various lines.
• Forecast production and inventory levels, contributing to cash-flow projections with Accounting.
• Conduct specific analyses related to product development and new product launches.

Requirements

• University degree in Finance, Controlling or Administration.
• Prior experience in Finance/Controlling within industrial or service sectors.
• Proficient with ERP/CRM systems and business/communication software (e.g., Excel).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to foster team collaboration with both local and HQ teams.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance