Plant Finance & Cost Optimization Specialist

Pilkington North America Inc.; Versailles (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilkington North America Inc. is seeking a finance professional to oversee the monthly close for the Versailles automotive glass facility. You will deliver value-added financial and operational reports, perform reconciliations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance.

You will lead budgeting, standard costing updates, and cost-reduction initiatives while ensuring policy compliance and strong internal controls across the plant and adjacent functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with inventory accounting, standard costing, cost absorption, and GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly financial close for the Versailles operation and prepare value-added financial and operational reports.
• Provide cost/financial analysis to improve performance and act as a value-added resource.
• Perform balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations.
• Serve as local AP contact and coordinate with corporate AP.
• Produce daily and weekly KPI and internal reporting.
• Assist in developing the annual budget for Versailles operation.
• Perform annual standard cost changes for Versailles operation.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and track opportunities.
• Perform financial analysis for special projects as required.
• Ensure compliance with local, corporate, and statutory regulations and internal controls.
• Adhere to NSG/Pilkington standards and safety behaviors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Independence at work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Pilkington North America Inc. is seeking a finance professional to oversee the monthly close for the Versailles automotive glass facility. You will deliver value-added financial and operational reports, perform reconciliations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance.

You will lead budgeting, standard costing updates, and cost-reduction initiatives while ensuring policy compliance and strong internal controls across the plant and adjacent functions.