Cost Controller

Your Tasks:

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities for assigned cost centers and business functions.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial results, including P&L, balance sheet, headcount, and cost center performance, providing meaningful insights and recommendations to management.
• Monitor actual results against budget and forecast, investigate variances, identify key drivers, and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with department managers and business leaders to support financial decision-making and improve cost performance.
• Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases to support strategic projects, operational initiatives, and investment decisions.
• Coordinate workforce planning activities, including headcount forecasting, labor cost analysis, organizational changes, and annual budget requirements in collaboration with HR and management.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing, operating, and overhead costs, ensuring accurate cost allocation and financial reporting.
• Prepare executive-level financial reports highlighting key performance indicators, financial risks, opportunities, and business trends.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and reporting requirements.
• Participate in month-end and year-end financial review activities, including accrual analysis, financial reporting, and performance assessment.
• Support internal and external audits by providing financial analysis, documentation, and process explanations.
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency, data accuracy, and financial visibility.
• Utilize SAP, Excel, and reporting tools to analyze financial data and support management reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and Corporate Finance.

Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Economics or Accounting or engineering (not specifically)

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Cost Controlling, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Project Finance, and Business Controlling.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, operational, project-based, or capital-intensive environments.
• Proven experience in budget preparation, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Experience developing business cases, investment analyses, and financial evaluations to support strategic decision-making.
• Experience collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to improve financial performance and drive business results.
• Experience with CAPEX and OPEX planning, cost management, and performance monitoring.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Experience with SAP and other financial system.
• Knowledge of business intelligence and reporting tools such as Alteryx, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to improve the quality, speed, and accuracy of daily work, with sound judgment in verifying AI generated output.

Core Competencies:

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Cost Controlling
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Business Case Development
• CAPEX & OPEX Management
• Management Reporting
• Strategic Decision Support
• Process Improvement & Automation
• Stakeholder Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

We offer:

In accordance with the Pay Transparency Act, we are committed to providing clear and accessible information about compensation for this role. The expected compensation range for this position is $60,000 - $100,000 / Annually. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on several job-related factors, including relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, professional certifications or license, specialized skills aligned with the role, and internal equity considerations. This role offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid vacation, group health benefits, pension plan, bonus, and additional employee programs.

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