Controller, Plant Controlling Operations

Danfoss; Newbern (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking an experienced Operational Controller for its Newbern, TN plant to strengthen cost control and reporting frameworks. The role supports the plant in developing transparent financial processes and reliable KPIs, enabling proactive management decisions.

The position requires finance/accounting qualifications and 3+ years in an international manufacturing setting, with strong IT tool proficiency and cross-cultural communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance/accounting is mandatory; any other certification in finance and accounting will be highly valued.
• 3+ years’ experience in controlling or finance in an international manufacturing company
• High proficiency in IT tools (e.g. Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint) and strong analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Perform cost analysis and follow-up on all cost categories on a monthly and ad hoc basis.
• Check deviations between planned and actual costs and propose actions to minimize them.
• Collaborate with departments to improve results, understand gaps and close gaps.
• Provide financial information needed for analyses across departments.
• Assist in plant forecast preparation and variance analysis versus budget and prior forecasts.
• Prepare timely financial management reports and KPI trends for the plant.
• Identify risks and opportunities and propose corrective actions to management.
• Support new processes and procedures and train organization at various levels.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Cross-cultural interaction

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance/accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Controller, Plant Controlling Operations

The Impact You'll Make

Our Danfoss Power Solutions Team is now hiring an experienced Operational Controller to support our site inNewbern, TN.The Operational Controller will help support cost control in the plant through a variety of controlling responsibilities. This role will play a key part in supporting the controlling team to develop and implement a framework to improve transparency and reporting standards within the plant.

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What You’ll Be Doing

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Perform cost analysis and follow-up on all cost categories(variable costs, OVC, FE etc.)on monthly and ad hoc basis.
• Check deviations between planned and actual costs and make proposals to minimize them.
• Working with the different departmentson improving results, understanding gaps andhelping to close gaps.
• Provide financial information needed for different departments for analyses.
• Assist in the preparation of plant forecast, including deviation analysis to budget and previous forecast.
• Timely and accurate preparation of financial management reporting for theplant(including KPI reporting analyses, trends).
• Identifying and communicating risks and opportunities to Management Team resulting from analysis. Make proposal for correction and improvements.
• Assisting and advising on new processes and procedures.
• Training of organization at all levels within the plant.
• Facilitate yearly costing run and secure organizational involvement in validation of standards, including monthly material ledger.
• Transfer price calculation, mark up calculation, and analysis for tax reporting.
• Participate in Group projects related to the financial area, such as reporting, system implementations, new ERP projects, etc.
• Assist all levels in organization with financial questions on a day-to-day basis.

What We're Looking For

• Required (basic) qualifications —
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance/accounting or similar is mandatory; any other certification in finance and accounting will be highly valued
  • 3+ years’ experience in controlling or finance in an international manufacturing company
• Preferred qualifications – any other certification in finance and accounting will be highly valued
• Job Criteria —
  • High level of proficiency in IT tools (e.g. Microsoft Office - especially Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Demonstrate strong analytical skills
  • Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
  • Interact with sensitivity in a cross-cultural environment
  • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills

What You'll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You'll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You'll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they're worth asking about—we think they're pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.