Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

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Date: Oct 28, 2026

Site Controller – Small Manufacturing Site

The Site Controller for a small manufacturing operation is a key strategic business partner responsible for overseeing all financial operations, accounting, and compliance activities for the site. This role provides critical financial leadership and drives performance improvements through hands‑on financial planning, analysis, and control, acting as the primary financial liaison to the Site Cross-Functional Team (CFT) and the Site General Manager (GM).

Drives the strategic financial future and performance of the site

• Leads the preparation and review of the site's Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and periodic forecast updates.
• Manages Actuals Reporting and Forecast Updates, providing insightful guidance on interlock revenue (PxQ), production ramp costs, labor costs, and TPS details (freight/duties/tariff).
• Leads Monthly Operating Review (MOR) activities and generates periodic reports for site, regional dashboards, and corporate needs.
• Conducts standard financial analytics, including Production Spending (TPS) and SG&A Cost analysis, to maintain tight budget control.
• Drives cost productivity initiatives by leading the Cost Productivity Roadmap Review (CPR), establishing targets, and evaluating/selecting projects based on hard savings and tangible financial impact.
• Manages Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) tracking and consolidation, including business case development, capitalization/depreciation tracking, and post-implementation reviews.
• Performs financial analyses, such as OMVA (Operational Margin Value Added) analysis, RMS/PPV (Retained Material Savings/Purchase Price Variance) analysis, and Business Case Analysis for repricing and quotes.

2. Accounting, Control, and Compliance

Acts as the key guardian of financial integrity and compliance and leverages financial systems

• Ensures the accuracy of monthly actuals reporting and manages Non-Recurring Expense (NRE) recognition.
• Maintains rigorous internal compliance standards, overseeing Corporate Controls (FOS) and managing External and Internal Audit processes, as well as fulfilling local authority and Corporate financial requirements.
• Manages annual local statutory filing, tax planning support, and local tax filing submissions.
• Executes timely balance sheet (BS) reconciliations (e.g., Blackline, Finance scorecard), including Allowance For Doubtful Accounts/Bad debt (AFDA) and E&O accrual processes.
• Ensures timely escalation and communication of all provisions and reserves to the Regional Controller and segment stakeholders.

3. Operations and Inventory Finance

Possesses deep technical knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain finance

• Drives and supports strong Inventory management practices, including overseeing E&O (Excess & Obsolescence), cycle counts, physical inventory, scrap, and adjustment analysis.
• Provides hands‑on support in material Costing, including Production Variances , and accurately determines Inventory Valuation (MOH/PPV/Standard Costs).

4. Leadership and People Development

Beyond technical skills, the Site Controller must serve as a hands‑on business leader

• Acts as a critical and proactive business partner to the Site CFTs and Plant/General Manager, providing strategic financial direction and driving operational accountability.
• Conducts regular touchpoints with key plant functions (HR, SCM, Engineering, CFTs) to proactively address potential operational issues and financial impacts.
• Solutions‑oriented decision‑maker who is able to drive change and operational discipline through influence.
• Manages site financial and accounting personnel (or lean site finance team).
• Staffs the department, assigns work, reviews…