Controlling Analyst

We are seeking a Controlling Analyst to take end-to-end ownership of shared service departments. This role is responsible for budgeting, annual standard cost development, forecasting, and detailed variance analysis, while driving insights to support operational and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will proactively identify risks and opportunities, lead root cause analysis, and partner cross-functionally to track initiatives and improve overall cost performance. In addition, the Controlling Analyst will lead the plant’s cycle counting program, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of inventory records. This includes overseeing inventory processes, analyzing discrepancies, performing root cause analysis, and identifying trends to drive continuous improvement and maintain strong inventory control. The role will also support plant-wide initiatives by providing financial analysis and visibility into key areas such as productivity tracking, capital expenditure (CapEx) spending, and other cross-functional improvement efforts. This includes partnering with operations to monitor performance, track project progress, and ensure alignment with financial targets.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities 

1. Lead month-end analysis and reporting for shared service departments, including review of financial

results versus plan, variance analysis, cost tracking, root cause analysis, and communication of insights

to support decision-making. 

2. Develop and manage annual budgets and periodic forecasts for shared services, partnering cross-

functionally to ensure alignment with operational plans and financial targets. 

3. Lead the plant cycle counting program, ensuring accuracy of inventory records through oversight of

processes, variance analysis, root cause identification, and continuous improvement of inventory

controls. 

4. Support plant-wide initiatives by providing financial analysis and tracking for productivity, cost

improvement efforts, and capital expenditure (CapEx) projects, ensuring alignment with financial

objectives. 

 

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. 3-5 years of experience in a fast paced global manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, cost accounting, and internal controls within a

manufacturing environment.

• Experience with standard costing, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting in a plant or value

stream setting. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly advanced Excel skills for financial

modeling and analysis. 

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), with ability to work independently and leverage

system data for analysis and reporting. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate financial data into

actionable business insights. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing

environment. 

• Proven interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively partner with

operations, engineering, and business leadership. 

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently while also collaborating cross-functionally to

drive results.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.