Manufacturing Project Controller – FP&A Lead (Onsite)

Australian Blue Bird Brand Pty Ltd; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

14 paid holidays

Vacation time

401k matching

Job summary

Blue Bird Corporation, Fort Valley, GA, is seeking a Project Controller/FP&A professional to oversee budget, spend, and financial reporting for a new manufacturing facility. You will manage invoices, cost records, and financial documentation while coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and timely updates.

The role demands strong Excel/BI skills, experience with federal reporting, and the ability to present data clearly to executives and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in budgeting, planning and financial reporting for projects.
• Ability to present complex data to varied stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project finances by tracking budget vs actuals and expenditures.
• Submit invoices and reports to federal agencies in a timely manner.
• Support risk identification and mitigation for project timelines and budget.
• Track project progress and financial performance for stakeholders.
• Generate reports on project performance and variances; support audits.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial planning

Reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business (Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field)

MBA preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

BI reporting tools

Job description

Blue Bird Corporation, Fort Valley, GA, is seeking a Project Controller/FP&A professional to oversee budget, spend, and financial reporting for a new manufacturing facility. You will manage invoices, cost records, and financial documentation while coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and timely updates.

The role demands strong Excel/BI skills, experience with federal reporting, and the ability to present data clearly to executives and stakeholders.