Plant Controller

We are supporting a leading global company in the automotive manufacturing sector in the search for an experienced Plant Controller for its operations in Shelbyville, Tennessee .

This is a key finance leadership position within the plant, combining financial controlling, manufacturing cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting and close partnership with plant management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial controlling activities across plant functions, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and reporting requirements.
• Partner closely with Plant Management to monitor KPIs, budgets and operational performance.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Analyze production variances, including material and labor costs, identifying root causes and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor plant expenditures and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Support accounting activities, including depreciation, provisions and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, local accounting requirements and reporting standards.
• Support year end audit preparation and interaction with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support operational and strategic decision making.
• Coordinate finance activities and collaborate effectively with cross functional teams within the plant.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Financial Controlling or a similar role , preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Fluency in English.
• Strong analytical, financial management and problem solving capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and VBA Macros, and PowerPoint.
• Strong decision making skills, including experience in business case preparation and strategic coordination.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across different plant functions.

Additional Qualifications Considered a Plus

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• International experience within Finance.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.
• Lean Manufacturing certification.
• Experience working with external auditors.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks and Internal Audit activities.
• Proficiency in OneStream and other Business Intelligence tools.