Business Unit Controller / Plant controller

Aptar Italia S.P.A.; Midland (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus plan

401k & Retirement Savings plan

Generous paid maternity/paternity leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Aptar Italia S.P.A. is seeking a skilled Business Unit Controller/Plant Controller in Midland, MI. This hybrid role involves ensuring financial integrity, supporting decision-making with financial insights, and managing cross-regional operations. Candidates should possess a business degree, 7+ years of financial experience, and leadership capabilities. The role includes developing predictive analytics for financial performance and fostering team growth. Attractive benefits include competitive salary, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years relative experience in financial roles within multinational environments.
• Experience creating strategic business plans essential.
• Proven leadership abilities with formal supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating the cross-regional business unit.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information.
• Develop predictive analytics models for financial performance.

Skills

Ability to work in multicultural environments

Strong IT skills

Excellent decision-making skills

Leadership abilities

Education

College or university business degree (accounting or finance)

MBA or comparable degree/CPA or comparable certificate

Tools

SAP or similar software

Job description

Business Unit Controller / Plant controller

Reports to: Regional Operations Controller Closures, North America

Location: Hybrid Midland, MI*

*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

The Controller ensures the integrity of financial information and provides a financial perspective in local decision-making. This Business partnership role is crucial for supporting strategic and operational decisions, maintaining a strong internal control environment, and promoting Aptar's corporate culture and values. The position will report solid line to the Regional Operations Controller and dotted line to the Local Operations Director.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating the cross-regional business unit
• Manage financial aspects related to cross-regional business unit perimeter
• Financial Integrity: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information to support local decision-making.
• Process Harmonization: Harmonize and align controlling processes across plants and regions to ensure consistency and efficiency in financial reporting and analysis.
• Business Partnership: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing comprehensive and compelling financial perspective to operating issues: Generate / analyze / interpret / explain financial information in order to: Support sound operating decisions and educate management / others on the financial implications
• Predictive Analytics: Develop and implement predictive analytics models to forecast financial performance, identify trends, and support strategic planning. Utilize cross-functional data (S&OP) to improve the accuracy and relevance of financial predictions (Quarterly, Budget, 5YP).
• Financial Analysis: Analyze and interpret financial data to support operational decisions, evaluate business opportunities, and review capital expenditures accordingly.
• Internal Controls: Maintain a robust internal control environment, including annual SOX testing, ensuring compliance with tax and statutory requirements, and safeguarding company assets. Assure appropriate and timely information to support the filings required for a public company (10K, 10Q, etc.).
• Contract Management: Review contracts with customers and suppliers to assess financial impacts and legal risks.
• Team Development: Promote the growth and training of the finance team to ensure succession planning.

Qualifications

Education:

• Required: College or university business degree (accounting or finance degree strongly preferred)
• Preferred: MBA or comparable degree/CPA or comparable certificate

Experience:

• SAP or similar software experience related to financial analysis and reporting.
• Financial experience in multinational public environment within manufacturing
• Experience in creating strategic business plans
• 7+ years relative experience in field
• Proven leadership and cooperative capabilities, including formal department supervisory experience.

Skills:

• Ability to work in multicultural environments, manage multiple priorities, strong IT skills, and excellent decision-making and leadership abilities.
• Language: English mandatory; Spanish, German, or Italian is a plus.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and achieve goals.

Other:

• Global travel up to 25% as part of cross-regional business unit management.

Benefits

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave.

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.