Plant Finance Controller: Cost Optimization & Strategy

Webasto; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for you and yourFamily

Generous vacation days

401k with company match

Job summary

Webasto SE in Detroit area seeks a Financial Analyst to oversee plant-level finance operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. You will collaborate with plant management to improve processes, identify cost-savings, and ensure GAAP-compliant financial statements.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and at least 5 years in a Financial Analyst role, with strong analytical skills and Excel; SAP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
• At least 5 years in a Financial Analyst role as part of Accounting, Controlling or Finance Departments.
• Strong analytical skills and initiative to drive change; and make recommendations for cost improvements.
• Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge - esp. Excel.
• Preferred experience working with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing financial operations at the plant level, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Collaborating with plant management to analyze and optimize manufacturing processes, identify cost-reduction opportunities, and enhance profitability.
• Managing the preparation and dissemination of plant-level financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Conducting comprehensive analysis of production costs, material consumption, and inventory levels.
• Facilitating and supporting internal and external audits.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal regulations as well as adherence to corporate policies.
• Assessing risks associated with plant operations and implementing appropriate risk-mitigation strategies.
• Leading and training an accounting and finance team at the plant.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Excel

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Webasto SE in Detroit area seeks a Financial Analyst to oversee plant-level finance operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. You will collaborate with plant management to improve processes, identify cost-savings, and ensure GAAP-compliant financial statements.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and at least 5 years in a Financial Analyst role, with strong analytical skills and Excel; SAP experience is a plus.