Plant Controller C&I

DR Power LLP; Beaver Dam (WI); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

DR Power LLP in Beaver Dam, WI is seeking a Plant Controller to partner with plant and executive leadership, driving cost performance and strategic financial planning at the manufacturing level.

You will lead forecasting, cost modeling, and what-if analyses while mentoring a Senior Financial Analyst to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing finance or plant accounting.
• Experience leading projects or cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with ERP systems.

Responsabilités

• Partner with plant and executive leadership to analyze and improve manufacturing cost performance.
• Prepare and present monthly manufacturing KPIs, including labor efficiencies, variances, and COGS.
• Deliver analysis of variances and recommend actions to improve performance.
• Monitor spending against budget and provide insights into key drivers and deviations.
• Develop financial models and what-if scenarios for production transfers and capacity planning.
• Lead, coach, and develop a Senior Financial Analyst.
• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Build labor and overhead forecasts to support strategic planning.

Connaissances

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Business partnering

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Outils

ERP systems

SAP

BI (Business Intelligence)

Description du poste

## Plant Controller C&IApply: Onsite: Beaver Dam, WI - USA: Eagle, WI - USA: Berlin, WI - USA: Full time: Posted Today: JR16419# **We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.** For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?The Plant Controller is a key strategic business partner responsible for driving financial performance across multiple U.S. manufacturing facilities. In this highly visible role, you'll work closely with executive and operations leaders to deliver insights that influence cost management, capacity planning, make-versus-buy decisions, and manufacturing footprint optimization.You'll lead forecasting and cost modeling initiatives, provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency, and develop a Senior Financial Analyst while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who combines strong financial expertise with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive business results.**Major Responsibilities:*** Partner with plant and executive leadership to analyze and improve manufacturing cost performance.* Prepare and present monthly manufacturing KPIs, including labor efficiencies, material variances, spending variances, and cost of goods produced.* Deliver clear analysis of manufacturing variances and recommend actions to improve performance.* Monitor spending against budget and provide insights into key drivers and deviations.* Develop financial models and \"what-if\" scenarios to support production transfers, capacity planning, and make-versus-buy decisions.* Lead, coach, and develop a Senior Financial Analyst while fostering team growth and engagement.* Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.* Build and maintain labor and overhead forecasts that support strategic planning.* Partner with Operations to identify transaction or process issues and implement corrective actions.**Minimum Job Requirements:****Education*** Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.**Work Experience*** 5+ years of experience in manufacturing finance, plant accounting, or a similar environment.* Experience leading projects, initiatives, or cross-functional teams.* Experience working with ERP systems.**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities*** Advanced Excel skills with the ability to build and maintain complex financial models.* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business partnering skills.* Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.* Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial audiences.* Proven ability to translate metrics into meaningful business insights and recommendations.* Self-starter who can successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.* Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.**Preferred Qualifications:****Work Experience*** SAP and Business Intelligence (BI) experience.* Cost accounting and manufacturing finance experience.* Experience within a global manufacturing organization.* Knowledge of standard costing and manufacturing variance analysis.**Why Join Us?*** Serve as a trusted advisor to executive and plant leadership.* Make a direct impact on strategic manufacturing decisions and business performance.* Lead high-visibility financial initiatives with enterprise-wide influence.* Develop people, drive continuous improvement, and help shape the future of manufacturing operations.**Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:**While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.*“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”*