Plant Controlling Lead – Finance & Cost Optimization

Continental Industry; Halstead (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Match

Bonus Programs

Employee Assistance

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Continental is seeking a finance professional to join our manufacturing finance team in Kansas. The role focuses on analysis, reporting and decision support to drive operational performance and cost efficiency.

You will partner with the Plant Manager and Operations to manage budgeting, forecasting, inventory accuracy and capital projects, applying GAAP principles and strong Excel skills while delivering timely, accurate financial insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration or related field.
• 5+ years of financial/analytical/accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong MS Office knowledge required, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• A strong understanding of finance/accounting fundamentals
• Understanding of GAAP accounting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required
• Strong analytical skills and attention to details

Responsibilities

• Support the Plant Manager and Plant Operations team with analysis, reporting and decision support
• Develop and implement actions/plans to meet the operational targets, strategic goals and customer/market requirements
• Analyze manufacturing variations and provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve the financial situation
• Review plant expenses and being responsible of the reporting in the course of the month-end/year-end closing as well as for the budget planning (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, etc.)
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial reports
• Supports the forecast and budgeting processes in the plant
• Monitor controls across the plant to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Ensure accuracy of the physical inventory and reported results
• Responsible for fixed assets analysis and fixed assets inventory count
• Manage and review standard cost calculations on new products
• Assist in the completion of special projects
• Analysis of cost variations related to material consumption, material price, freight, labor and scrap
• Responsible for Capital Request within the plant, including financial analysis and management summary as well as tracking of capital expenditure as needed

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

GAAP

Accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Continental is seeking a finance professional to join our manufacturing finance team in Kansas. The role focuses on analysis, reporting and decision support to drive operational performance and cost efficiency.

You will partner with the Plant Manager and Operations to manage budgeting, forecasting, inventory accuracy and capital projects, applying GAAP principles and strong Excel skills while delivering timely, accurate financial insights.