Sr. Controlling Analyst

A great UHY client is seeking a Sr Controlling Analyst
. The ideal candidate will have manufacturing experience, cost accounting experience, and strong financial analysis skills.

The Sr Controlling Analyst role is an onsite position. This is a direct hire position.

• Support financial planning, analysis, and controlling activities for a manufacturing operation.
• Analyze financial results and prepare reports related to income, expenses, profitability, cash flow, and key performance indicators.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and month-end financial reporting processes.
• Support cost accounting activities, including standard costing, manufacturing cost analysis, and variance reporting.
• Analyze actual costs and provide meaningful insights into operational and financial performance.
• Partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to support business decisions and improve financial results.
• Participate in cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives and track financial impacts.
• Assist with the development and implementation of financial processes, controls, and reporting procedures.
• Support special projects and provide financial analysis for strategic business initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in finance, controlling, cost accounting, or a related field.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive manufacturing.
• Strong cost accounting knowledge and experience analyzing manufacturing costs.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting experience.
• Understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and internal control concepts.
• Experience supporting plant operations and partnering with operational leadership.
• SAP experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and business partnering abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.