Plant Controller

MANN+HUMMEL

. Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, P&L analysis and reporting, variance analysis, and controlling using SAP and Power BI .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeGastonia • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, including month-end and year-end close processes, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, while ensuring compliance and minimizing financial risks. Proficient in SAP and Power BI for reporting and analysis in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial Performance ImprovementSAP ERP System ExperienceBudgeting And ForecastingAnalytical SkillsCPA Or CMA Certification

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Hard Skills

Month-End Close ProcessesYear-End Close ProcessesP&L AnalysisVariance AnalysisProduct CostingCost Center PlanningInvestment ControllingInventory ManagementOperational KPIs ManagementAd-Hoc Plant Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

SAPPower BIMS OfficeAdvanced Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMAMBA

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing FinanceIndustrial EnvironmentAutomotive IndustryMatrix Organizational Structure

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, P&L analysis and reporting, variance analysis, and controlling using SAP and Power BI
Determine, execute, and report counteraction plans to improve financial performance
Participate in daily/weekly SQDC meetings and drive ownership of financial targets
Perform yearly budgeting and monthly forecasting, identifying and capturing risks and opportunities
Manage product costing, cost center planning and reporting, internal orders, tariffs, routings, and product cost development in SAP
Handle investment controlling, inventory management, headcount reporting, and ad-hoc plant analysis
Maintain internal control systems to ensure compliance and minimize financial risks
Coordinate project controlling and business case calculations with regional functions and plants
Develop and maintain standard reporting packages and documentation
Manage and periodically report operational KPIs to management
Provide business partners with reports and analyses on developments versus plan and forecast

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum 7 years' relevant work experience
Manufacturing or industrial environment finance experience
Experience working within a fast-paced, matrix organizational structure
Strong analytical and communication skills
Ability to work in a time-sensitive environment
Competence in MS Office with advanced Excel skills
ERP system experience
MBA / Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred)
CPA or CMA Certification (preferred)
SAP ERP system experience (preferred)
Automotive industry experience (preferred)