Plant Controller

Plant Controller

Location:

Bedford, PA

The Plant Controller provides strategic financial leadership and stewardship to the Plant Management team. This role partners across all areas of the business, serving as a trusted advisor to Business Unit Leaders and supporting the effective delivery of operational and financial objectives. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Plant Controller is responsible for developing accurate financial forecasts, enabling data-driven decision-making, and collaborating on business proposals and special projects.

The role plays a critical part in aligning financial insights with operational strategies. Key responsibilities include performing financial reporting and analysis related to profit planning, cost management, and capital expenditures. The role also focuses on delivering clear, actionable financial insights through structured reporting views, while identifying key profitability drivers and trends. Based on financial analysis and a deep understanding of the business, the Plant Controller provides recommendations that support improved financial performance and informed strategic decisions.

Key

Job Responsibilities:

• Business Partnering & Leadership Support
• Operating Budget, Performance Management & Variance Reporting
• Compliance, Performance Improvement & Learning

Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certificates:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required;
  Finance or Accounting strongly preferred
• MBA with a concentration in Finance preferred
• 5–8 years of relevant finance experience, including strong expertise in financial statement analysis and corporate finance principles
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality, customer service, and timely execution
• Proven ability to collaborate with and influence business leaders outside of Finance/Accounting, including presenting to senior leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, leadership, and influencing capabilities
• High-energy, self-motivated individual with a proactive mindset
• Ability to build and maintain strong business partner relationships and communicate effectively across teams
• Skilled in leading and facilitating cross-functional meetings
• Self-starter with the ability to perform in a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment
• Strong proficiency in computer systems and financial tools

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.