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Saint-Gobain Plant Controller - Nashville, AR in NASHVILLE, Arkansas
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while making the world a more beautiful and sustainable home.
This position is a strong business partner and a financial leader at the Moundsville Board Plant. You will be expected to provide effective and relevant financial analysis to support management and help business leaders make effective decisions and identify opportunities to reduce operating costs and increase efficiencies at the plant. In this position, you will oversee budgeting, forecasting, month end processes, ensure accuracy of financials, coordinate with all of the relevant parties to ensure smooth efficient processes, as well as ensure compliance with internal controls.
This will be a hybrid position with expectations of being in office 2-3 times a month based on proximity to the office. 10% of travel may be required to attend conferences, visit plant locations, support, and attend various meetings.
Plant Controlling Responsibilities :
Manage month-end financial close
Analyze/reconcile accounts
Prepare adjusting journal entries
Analyze monthly operating cost variances
Prepare financial deliverables for each site
Lead budgeting process
Lead annual standard cost roll
Ensure compliance with company policies
Coordinate annual inventories
Monitor Capex projects and fixed asset management
Support policy development and best practices
Analytical Business Performance Support:
Support plant management team through meaningful analysis of costs and trends
Track net manufacturing savings/performance and identify opportunities to achieve targets
Identify (e.g. via cost deployment) and track cost savings opportunities
Perform scenario analysis and model outcomes for plant process changes, formulation changes, etc.
Improvement of site internal reporting to respond to the needs of key stakeholders
Challenge financial performance results, identify issues and proactively initiate analyses and solutions to business issues
Challenge departments in a constructive manner to drive improvement in the plant
Develop mid-month forecasts and propose action plans to take corrective actions before month end.
Prepare the deliverables and discuss financial figures during the monthly Ops-Finance reviews
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or related field with an emphasis on finance, or relevant experience
Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting, a plus.
3-5+ years of progressive experience in finance related field, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Must have strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Superior data management and modeling skills required. Experienced user of Microsoft Windows software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). SAP and G/L Wands, QlikView and other BI Tools, and financial consolidation systems experience preferred
Ability to work in a dynamic environment, demonstrating a mature and organized approach to work load
Prior direct or indirect management experience, required
Must have the ability to quickly and accurately assess a business situation, arrive at decisions in a timely manner and understand the ramifications of decisions is critical to this job.
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
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Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
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