Manufacturing Finance Assistant Controller

Smiths Group plc; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Group plc is seeking an Assistant Controller to enhance financial reporting and analysis operations to drive improved financial performance. This role involves detailed work with budgeting, forecasting, and inventory management.

The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical capabilities and has a solid background in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and advanced Excel skills. Join our team to support informed decision-making and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive financial analysis experience.
• Solid understanding of cost management and variance analysis.
• Experience with inventory controls strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.
• Support the monthly close process through journal entry preparation.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and support standard cost development.
• Monitor inventory balances and cycle count results.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools for operational KPIs.

Skills

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Manufacturing finance

Cost accounting

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Dashboard development

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Epicor

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Smiths Group plc is seeking an Assistant Controller to enhance financial reporting and analysis operations to drive improved financial performance. This role involves detailed work with budgeting, forecasting, and inventory management.

The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical capabilities and has a solid background in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and advanced Excel skills. Join our team to support informed decision-making and operational efficiency.