
SR Controlling Analyst
Required skills
- finance business partner
- operational targets
- strategic objectives
- customer requirements
- manufacturing performance
- cost variances
- reduce costs
- improve efficiency
- plant profitability
- month-end closing
Nice to have
- SAP
Role summary
The Senior Controlling Analyst will serve as the primary finance business partner to the Plant Manager, providing financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations to support operational and business decisions. This role involves developing and implementing financial plans, analyzing manufacturing performance and cost variances, and leading month-end and year-end closing activities. Key responsibilities include preparing financial reports, coordinating budget and forecast processes, monitoring internal controls, and ensuring accuracy in inventory and fixed asset accounting. The analyst will also conduct detailed variance analysis, support capital expenditure requests, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives. A Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field, with 5+ years of financial/analytical/accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, is required. Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and a solid understanding of finance/accounting fundamentals and GAAP are essential.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Serve as the primary finance business partner to the Plant Manager, providing financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations to support operational and business decisions.
- Develop and implement actions and financial plans to achieve operational targets, strategic objectives, and customer requirements.
- Analyze manufacturing performance and cost variances, identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance plant profitability.
- Lead month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate reporting of the P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and supporting schedules.
- Prepare and maintain accurate and timely financial reports, analyses, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Coordinate and support the annual budget, forecast, and long-range planning processes for the plant.
- Monitor internal controls and financial processes to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Ensure the accuracy of inventory transactions, physical inventory counts, and inventory valuation.
- Perform fixed asset accounting, capitalization reviews, depreciation analysis, and fixed asset inventory reconciliations.
- Review and maintain standard cost calculations for existing and new products.
- Conduct detailed analysis of material consumption, material price, labor, freight, overhead, and scrap variances, providing actionable recommendations.
- Support capital expenditure requests through financial analysis, ROI calculations, and business case development.
- Collaborate with operations, supply chain, engineering, and quality teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction efforts.
- Assist with internal and external audits and ensure adherence to accounting standards and company reporting requirements.
- Support special projects, process improvement initiatives, and ad hoc financial analyses as needed.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or related field
- 5+ years of financial/analytical/accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong MS Office knowledge required, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- A strong understanding of finance/accounting fundamentals
- Understanding of GAAP accounting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines required
- Strong analytical skills and attention to details
- Visa Sponsorship for Continental Employees only
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT
SAP experience is strongly preferred.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.
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