Controller, Production

About the role

We are seeking a Controller, Production for our US Consumable Operations located in Waukesha, Beloit, and Atlanta. This position reports to the Director, Finance, Consumables and plays a crucial role in supporting the financial competitiveness of our production facilities as part of Valmet Global Supply organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Operations management team to provide financial expertise and policy guidance to support operations.
• Support business decisions through operational analysis, including business performance measures & KPIs.
• Coach business with finance related topics.
• Lead forecasting & budgeting process in Operations.
• Manage the development of production operation units' budgets and follow-up.
• Prepare monthly reporting according to recently created Global Supply organization’s management system.
• Drive cost competitiveness in production.
• Drive global management reporting structures & report development at Waukesha, Beloit and Atlanta operations.
• Absorb responsibility for operation cost elements: capacity cost, capacity utilization, hourly rates, absorption.
• Manage controlling inventory, investments, work in progress, fixed assets, Net Working Capital.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting practices, rules, and regulations (SOX, IAS / IFRS, USGaap, etc.) and corporate governance practices.
• Adhere to Valmet’s Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) procedures.
• Adhere to Valmet’s Values, Business principles and Code of conduct.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance or Economics.
• 4-7 years of financial management, business controlling, cost accounting in an international environment.
• Experience in product and project manufacturing financial management and ERP system.
• Advanced Excel, Microsoft 365.
• Understanding of the latest BI tools.
• Willingness to travel between production sites.
• Ability to work in a versatile role containing development of new demands and ways of working and take responsibility for routines.
• Ability to collaborate, work proactively, and be result oriented.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak and write in English.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.

Benefits

We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company-funded registered pension plan.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually.

Schedule

The position is full-time and based in Waukesha, WI.