Plant Financial Controller

Schwan's; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 81,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Plant Financial Controller to join their team in Columbus, OH. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial control and reporting systems to optimize asset management and profitability. As a key member of the plant management team, you will provide essential analysis and insights to drive decision-making and enhance financial performance. The company offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package focusing on employee well-being. If you are passionate about finance and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Health Benefits

Retirement Plans

Time Off Programs

Wellbeing Support Programs

Annual Incentive Bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 5-8 years of related experience in financial roles.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage plant budget financial goals.
• Ensure accuracy of plant accounting systems and records.
• Conduct financial evaluations of capital expenditure proposals.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budget Management

Cost Management

Project Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP BW

Job description

Description

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron, Tony’s, Big Daddy’s, Villa Prima and Freschetta pizzas; bibigo, Pagoda Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s and Edwards pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!

We are hiring a Plant Financial Controller to support our ethnic food manufacturing facility in Columbus, OH location. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining proper financial control/reporting systems to ensure that plants assets are utilized and managed in the most cost effective and profitable manner to maximize return on investment for the company. The Plant Controller is a key player in the plant management team providing key analysis and insights to guide decision making as well as taking a leadership role in challenging the plant to improve financial performance.

Responsibilities:

• Establishes monthly and annual plant budget financial goals and proactively provides financial direction to local plant leadership and plant teams to lead financially to achieve those goals.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of plant accounting systems and records and improve plant accounting and performance reporting systems to identify variances and take timely corrective action.
• Conduct financial evaluations of all new capital expenditure proposals.
• Provide financial information and collaborate with relevant team on new product, new business, and plant continuous improvement initiatives.
• Key focus areas include materials cost management, labor cost and utilization, asset utilization, overhead expenditure control, and maintenance effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 – 8 years related experience.
• Proficiency in the use of integrated MRP accounting and reporting systems, (SAP BW).
• Ability to complete projects or tasks that require deadlines on time.
• Ability to successfully leverage internal and external resources.

Compensation and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $81,750 to $136,250 annually with eligibility for a 15% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all of the duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.