Controller, Plant Controlling Operations

Our Danfoss Power Solutions Team is now hiring an experienced Operational Controller to support our site in Newbern, TN.The Operational Controller will help support cost control in the plant through a variety of controlling responsibilities. This role will play a key part in supporting the controlling team to develop and implement a framework to improve transparency and reporting standards within the plant.

ITAR Compliance Notice:
This position requires use of or access to information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Perform cost analysis and follow-up on all cost categories(variable costs, OVC, FE etc.)on monthly and ad hoc basis.
• Check deviations between planned and actual costs and make proposals to minimize them.
• Working with the different department son improving results, understanding gaps and helping to close gaps.
• Provide financial information needed for different departments for analyses.
• Assist in the preparation of plant forecast, including deviation analysis to budget and previous forecast.
• Timely and accurate preparation of financial management reporting for theplant(including KPI reporting analyses, trends).
• Identifying and communicating risks and opportunities to Management Team resulting from analysis. Make proposal for correction and improvements.
• Assisting and advising on new processes and procedures.
• Training of organization at all levels within the plant.
• Facilitate yearly costing run and secure organizational involvement in validation of standards, including monthly material ledger.
• Transfer price calculation, mark up calculation, and analysis for tax reporting.
• Participate in Group projects related to the financial area, such as reporting, system implementations, new ERP projects, etc.
• Assist all levels in organization with financial questions on a day-to-day basis.

• Required (basic) qualifications —
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance/accounting or similar is mandatory; any other certification in finance and accounting will be highly valued
  • 3+ years’ experience in controlling or finance in an international manufacturing company
• Preferred qualifications – any other certification in finance and accounting will be highly valued
• Job Criteria —
  • High level of proficiency in IT tools (e.g. Microsoft Office - especially Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Demonstrate strong analytical skills
  • Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
  • Interact with sensitivity in a cross-cultural environment
  • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You'll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You'll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they're worth asking about—we think they're pretty great.

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

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