Plant Controller, Manufacturing Finance & Strategy

Generac Power Systems; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems in Wisconsin seeks a Plant Controller to partner with plant and executive leadership to drive cost performance, forecasting, and capacity planning across multiple U.S. manufacturing facilities.

You will lead forecasting, cost modeling, and make‑versus‑buy decisions while identifying profitability improvements. The ideal candidate will influence stakeholders, build advanced financial models, and mentor a Senior Financial Analyst.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Leadership and coaching

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems (SAP)

BI tools

Job description

Generac Power Systems in Wisconsin seeks a Plant Controller to partner with plant and executive leadership to drive cost performance, forecasting, and capacity planning across multiple U.S. manufacturing facilities.

You will lead forecasting, cost modeling, and make‑versus‑buy decisions while identifying profitability improvements. The ideal candidate will influence stakeholders, build advanced financial models, and mentor a Senior Financial Analyst.