Senior Business Controller
Outokumpu · Boston, MA · 4 days ago
Hybrid$105k–$145k/yrFull-time
As a global leader in stainless steel, we're seeking a Senior Investment and Cost Controller to join our team in Haverhill, MA. This role supports strategic decision-making by providing accurate financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost monitoring to maximize returns and control expenditures.
About the role
Serves as the Investment and Cost Controller for Evo Materials CAPEX projects, responsible for overseeing investment performance, managing cost controls, and ensuring financial efficiency across projects and operations.
Responsibilities
- Investment Management
- Monitor and analyze investment performance versus budgets, forecasts, and targets
- Prepare financial models and investment appraisals (e.g., ROI, NPV, IRR)
- Support investment decision-making with data-driven insights and risk analysis
- Track capital expenditures and ensure alignment with approved investment plans
- Cost Control & Budgeting
- Develop, monitor, and maintain budgets for cost centers and investments
- Analyze cost variances and identify opportunities for cost optimization
- Implement and maintain cost control systems and procedures
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Prepare regular management reports on costs and investments
- Provide detailed variance analysis and actionable recommendations
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes
- Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and regulations
- Support internal and external audits related to investments and cost management
- Maintain documentation for investment approvals and cost control processes
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with procurement, accounting, project, and senior management
- Provide financial guidance to support operational and strategic initiatives
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Accuracy of budgets and forecasts
- Cost savings and efficiency improvements
- Timeliness and quality of financial reports
- Investment performance versus targets
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, management, or finance
- Proven 3+ years relevant experience including financial planning
- Experience with SAP and OneStream and other accounting software/tools
- Experience with capital expenditures and capital budgeting, capitalization, and financing decisions
- Manufacturing experience
- Knowledge of MS Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI
- GAAP and IFRS knowledge preferred
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, draw sound conclusions, and make well-reasoned recommendations with minimal oversight
- Comfortable making independent judgment calls on cost and investment matters, escalating appropriately when needed
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (complex modeling, financial simulations) and Power BI (dashboard design, data visualization) and other financial software/ERP systems
- Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
Pay
Salary range: $105,300 - $144,800
Benefits
- 10 paid observed holidays plus 2 additional floating holidays
- 80 hours of paid time off annually, prorated based on hire date
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 100% company match on the first 6% of your contributions
- Medical coverage with HDHP and PPO plan options featuring affordable premiums and deductibles
- Employer HSA contribution of $1,000 (individual) or $2,000 (family) for team members enrolled in the HDHP plan
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Dental and Vision coverage
- Employer-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Employer-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance equal to 2½ times annual salary, with optional Supplemental Life and AD&D coverage
- Voluntary benefits, including Aflac supplemental plans, Aura Identity and Fraud protection, and Legal Insurance
- Employer-paid wellness programs, including Calm Health, Hinge Health, and Lark