Plant Finance Controller: Lead Strategy & Optimization

Financeroles; Nebraska; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco is seeking a Plant Controller to lead the Plant Finance team and own all financial aspects of the facility. You will manage Financial Analysis, Reporting, Budgeting, Standard Costing, and variance analysis while partnering with plant leadership and regional finance to align financial objectives.

In this role you will drive profitability analysis, develop budgets, implement controls, and guide the finance team toward continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience leading finance objectives in a manufacturing environment.
• Strategic vision and communication related to finance objectives.
• Proven experience pursuing operational excellence within Finance.
• Ownership and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• As a member of the plant management team, contribute to Finance KPIs and coordinate reporting and adjustments.
• Drive finance objectives together with the management team.
• Develop financial plans and set financial policy for the plant.
• Maintain integrity of financial records per US GAAP and local requirements.
• Assess and report on financial results with analysis and recommendations.
• Prepare, monitor, and evaluate the plant’s budget and cash management.
• Implement financial controls to safeguard assets.
• Drive process simplification and improved controls.
• Develop the finance team and address skill gaps for growth.
• Lead continuous improvement for a more efficient finance team.

Skills

Strategic vision

Communication skills

Ownership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Tenneco is seeking a Plant Controller to lead the Plant Finance team and own all financial aspects of the facility. You will manage Financial Analysis, Reporting, Budgeting, Standard Costing, and variance analysis while partnering with plant leadership and regional finance to align financial objectives.

In this role you will drive profitability analysis, develop budgets, implement controls, and guide the finance team toward continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.