Plant Controller

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Aerospace, Defense & Marine (AD&M) Business Unit is currently seeking a PLANT CONTROLLER for its Hastings Plant – UK. The Plant Controller must be an exceptional Business Partner to the plant manager and team.  This position is responsible for pulling together plant financials, analyzing and bridging between details at the entity level and up-leveling results for global management.  The role reports directly to the Connector’s Plants Group Financial Lead, with a strong dotted line to the Hastings Plant Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Is a key contributor to the plant strategy by providing financial support and business analysis
• Coordinates and drive the Actual, Quarterly and Annual Forecast Financial reporting process
• Drive the financial performance improvements across all operational areas including material spend, labor &overheads and Working Capital
• Provide analysis on all Plant Variances including Work Orders variances, PPV, Subcontracting activities, etc.
• Provide financial support and analysis on Capital Investment projects, capacity, and automation projects, make or buy decisions, prepare financial validation and follow up to Capital Equipment Request (CER)
• Review and approve savings projects and monitor achievement of savings plans
• Coordinate and conduct Monthly/ Quarterly, Yearly  plant reviews with Plant Gross Margin focus
• Responsible to Maintain Standard Costs and lead Annual Recost process for the Plant
• Optimize Working Capital and have a strong interaction with Supply Chain on all Inventory level decisions and target achievements
• Perform tasks in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley and accounting policies to maintain a strong Internal Control environment for inventories, fixed assets, capital, and all Corporate Policies
• Lead and manage Financial Team with a strong focus on Talent Development

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• BSc Accounting and Finance degree
• 7 to 10 years of Finance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Accomplished knowledge in standard costing, variance analysis, cost accounting, cost analysis and reporting matters
• Strong background in Financial Analysis and Forecasting Modelling
• Prior finance experience in general accounting principles and process
• Understanding of financial drivers and their impact within a manufacturing environment
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence concepts
• Proficient in understanding of manufacturing, procurement, and other Supply Chain matters
• Familiarity with SAP, Excel and BI tools

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position may involve working with technical data, technology, software/source code, hardware or other items (collectively “items) subject to U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these regulations, it may be necessary for TE to verify a candidate’s national origin and/or citizenship status to determine whether a U.S. or other government export license is required prior to releasing its technologies to the candidate. If TE determines that a license is required or will be prohibited by applicable laws from providing the candidate with items necessary for the performance of this position, then TE expressly reserves the right to either a) make an offer of employment conditional upon TE receiving required export licenses from the appropriate government agency, b) consider the candidate for an alternative position that is not subject to such restrictions, on whatever terms and conditions TE shall establish in its sole discretion, or c) decline to move forward with the candidate’s application.