We are seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Controller in managing the company’s financial operations and providing timely accounting and financial information for strategic business decisions. The role has a strong focus on manufacturing costs, financial reporting, planning, SAP, and financial analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze daily manufacturing costs and operating expenses, including absorption, scrap, overtime, and standard versus presente costs.
- Support financial planning and expense control by identifying risks and opportunities in operating costs.
- Perform the semiannual standard cost calculation and annual labor rate calculation.
- Execute accounting entries and reclassifications.
- Support the monthly accounting close, including account monitoring, accrual preparation, and reconciliation documentation.
- Prepare account reconciliations and maintain accurate financial information to support audit requirements.
- Provide financial information and cost-benefit analysis for cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support the calculation and analysis of business KPIs related to cost, headcount, efficiency, and productivity.
- Collaborate with Operations, Payroll, Human Resources, Shared Services, Purchasing, Logistics, Traffic, and Corporate Finance/Internal Audit.
Requirements
- Experience in manufacturing is required.
- Strong experience in cost accounting and/or financial reporting (FP&A;).
- Knowledge of:
- Cost analysis and reporting.
- Financial planning and forecasting.
- Standard costing.
- Financial and accounting principles.
- Manufacturing cost analysis.
- SAP ERP, particularly Finance and Cost-related functionality.
- Advanced English proficiency.
If you have a strong background in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, financial reporting, and SAP and are ready to contribute to strategic business decisions, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!