Plant Controller - Paris, United States - Saint Gobain

Saint Gobain

Verified Company

Paris, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The Role
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.

Requirements Plant Controlling Responsibilities**:

Manage timely completion of monthend financial close
Analyze/reconcile accounts to ensure the balance sheet and costs are properly stated
Prepare and enter adjusting journal entries
Prepare and analyze monthly operating cost variances to standard, prior month, prior year and provide meaningful commentary
Prepare and distribute financial deliverables for each site
Maintain proper spending controls
Lead and direct budgeting process for each site
Lead and direct annual standard cost roll for all manufactured products
Ensure compliance with Saint-Gobain, CertainTeed and Gypsum US policies and internal controls
Coordinate and follow up on annual stock, capital spares and MROs inventories
Coordinate and perform assets inventory at the frequency established by SG policy
Monitor/facilitate Capex project completions and fixed asset capitalizations/retirements
Support the development and implementation of policies and best practices by collaborating closely with other plant controllers in the business unit, foster standardization across the finance team

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 midmonth 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

Additional Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or related field with an emphasis on finance, required
Master's Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting, preferred
35+ years of progressive experience in finance related field, preferably in a manufacturing environment
10% of travel may be required to attend conferences, visit plant locations, support and attend various meetings
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.

About Us

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 our products _make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home_.

Legal Statement

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.

Benefits
We provide unique options to fit your unique lives Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs.

Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid timeoff and Employee Assistance Program
Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Companyfunded Retirement Accumulation Plan and E