About the position
Location: New Century but will need to spend a few days per month at the Hugoton, KS Plant.
Describe in more detail (following from the role summary) the key responsibilities of the role and indicate the level of:
- Impact: Supports the factory's financial performance by gathering and analyzing financial data to provide actionable insights. The role assists in budgeting and forecasting processes, tracks key performance indicators (KPIs), and ensures factory P&L accuracy. Additionally, the Operations Controller contributes to cost management, variance analysis, and operational efficiency improvements.
- Innovation: Regularly identifies opportunities to simplify financial processes, improve data accuracy, and enhance reporting systems. The role involves developing new tools or dashboards for performance tracking and recommending changes to optimize cost control and productivity within the factory.
- Communication: Collaborates with the Factory Finance Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on financial goals and operational strategies. The role involves communicating financial findings through clear, concise reporting and presentations to factory leadership. The Operations Controller also engages in performance reviews, helps explain variances, and supports strategic decision-making through well-documented financial insights.
Indicate the typical career pathways associated with this role
- Who to consider to replace this role when vacant:
- P2P Resource
- Junior Commercial/Financial Analyst
- Potential next career steps:
- Logistics Analyst
- Commercial Analyst
- Factory Finance Manager
- Functional/ technical competencies
- Behavioral/ leadership competencies
- Required: Bachelor in Commerce/Accounting/Management
- Preferred: CPA
Knowledge
Describe the (minimum) level of knowledge required to fulfill one's responsibilities
Core Skillsets and Competencies
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge in P&L management, cost accounting, and factory finance.
- Analytical capabilities for evaluating factory performance metrics and developing cost-saving strategies.
- Awareness of production processes, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), materials flow, and waste drivers.
Industry & Technical Expertise
- Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) environment.
- Experience in EOM journal posting, building/maintaining financial reports
- Experience in Forecasting/Budgeting and variance analysis
- Familiarity with financial governance, audit standards, and internal controls in supply chain settings.
- Proficiency in financial modeling tools and advanced data visualization techniques (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
What's next
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