SR Controlling Analyst

ContiTech; Halstead (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ContiTech is seeking a seasoned Finance Business Partner to support the Plant Manager in Halstead, KS. You will drive financial analysis, reporting, and action plans to improve profitability and operational targets in a manufacturing setting.

You will lead month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting while ensuring internal controls and GAAP compliance. Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP experience are preferred. Visa sponsorship is available for Continental employees.

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 and GAAP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines required.
• Visa Sponsorship for Continental Employees only

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance business partner to the Plant Manager, providing financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations to support operational and business decisions.
• Develop and implement actions and financial plans to achieve operational targets, strategic objectives, and customer requirements.
• Analyze manufacturing performance and cost variances, identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance plant profitability.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate reporting of the P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and timely financial reports, analyses, and KPIs.
• Coordinate and support the annual budget, forecast, and long-range planning processes for the plant.
• Monitor internal controls and financial processes to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure the accuracy of inventory transactions, physical inventory counts, and inventory valuation.
• Perform fixed asset accounting, capitalization reviews, depreciation analysis, and fixed asset inventory reconciliations.
• Review and maintain standard cost calculations for existing and new products.
• Conduct detailed analysis of material consumption, material price, labor, freight, overhead, and scrap variances, providing actionable recommendations.
• Support capital expenditure requests through financial analysis, ROI calculations, and business case development.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, engineering, and quality teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction efforts.
• Assist with internal and external audits and ensure adherence to accounting standards and company reporting requirements.
• Support special projects, process improvement initiatives, and ad hoc financial analyses as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Working under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/economics/business

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

Company Description

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Serve as the primary finance business partner to the Plant Manager, providing financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations to support operational and business decisions.
• Develop and implement actions and financial plans to achieve operational targets, strategic objectives, and customer requirements.
• Analyze manufacturing performance and cost variances, identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance plant profitability.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate reporting of the P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and timely financial reports, analyses, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Coordinate and support the annual budget, forecast, and long-range planning processes for the plant.
• Monitor internal controls and financial processes to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure the accuracy of inventory transactions, physical inventory counts, and inventory valuation.
• Perform fixed asset accounting, capitalization reviews, depreciation analysis, and fixed asset inventory reconciliations.
• Review and maintain standard cost calculations for existing and new products.
• Conduct detailed analysis of material consumption, material price, labor, freight, overhead, and scrap variances, providing actionable recommendations.
• Support capital expenditure requests through financial analysis, ROI calculations, and business case development.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, engineering, and quality teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction efforts.
• Assist with internal and external audits and ensure adherence to accounting standards and company reporting requirements.
• Support special projects, process improvement initiatives, and ad hoc financial analyses as needed.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• 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
• Visa Sponsorship for Continental Employees only

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

SAP experience is strongly preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [e-mail] or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.