Plant Controller

Tenneco

$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance or related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in finance leadership within a manufacturing setting.
  • Strong strategic vision and financial communication skills.
  • Proven record of operational excellence in financial management.
  • Proactive approach with an emphasis on ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to financial KPIs as a member of the plant management team.
  • Drive finance objectives alongside the management team.
  • Develop financial plans and set policies for the plant.
  • Ensure integrity of financial records in line with US GAAP or local standards.
  • Assess and report on financial results with analysis and recommendations.
  • Oversee budgeting, financial forecasts, and cash management for the plant.
  • Implement financial controls to protect company assets.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance finance operations.
  • Support the development of the finance team to address skill gaps.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a finance team in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
  • Engagement with plant and regional leadership for strategic financial decision-making.
  • Focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • A unique company culture that values exceptional performance and innovation.
  • Support for professional growth and team skill development.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE

The Plant Controller is the leader of the Plant Finance team. You will be responsible for all aspects of finance, including Financial Analysis, Reporting, Budgeting, Standard Costing, understanding of variance to plan and implementing Operational Controls. You will drive and support the business partnership with plant leadership & regional finance leadership. You will leverage your finance knowledge to communicate to the workforce their ownership of the facility's financial objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • As a member of the plant management team you are contributing to Finance KPIs for the plant, engaging all stakeholders on reporting, monitoring and adjustments necessary to achieve results.
  • Take responsibility to drive finance objectives together with the management team.
  • Develop financial plans and set financial policy for the plant.
  • Maintain integrity of all financial records as per US GAAP and/or local jurisdiction requirements.
  • Assess and report on the plant's financial results, providing analysis and recommendations. Analyze all profitability and operational matrix as per Tenneco standards.
  • Prepare, monitor, and evaluate the plant's budget and financial forecasts as well as cash management of the plant as it relates to net working capital.
  • Implement all financial controls to safeguard the assets of the company.
  • Drive initiatives aimed at simplifying processes, improving controls, and optimizing operations.
  • Development of the finance team to identify & fill skill or interpersonal gaps needed for individual growth & advancement.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts to create a more efficient & effective finance team.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in leading finance objectives within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strategic vision and communication skills related to finance objectives.
  • Proven experience pursuing operational excellence within Finance.
  • Ownership, proactive approach.


We don't want average. We want exceptional. We want someone who's hungry to build, unafraid to challenge, and bold enough to lead with empathy, speed, and precision. Sound like you? Let us know.

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