Junior Controller (Operations)
Core
Hands-on finance partner translating production and financial data into actionable insights to improve cost performance, inventory accuracy, working capital, and operational profitability for manufacturing locations.
Role type
Junior operational controller (manufacturing)
Builds
Operational performance reviews, cost analysis reports, inventory controls, and financial plans for assigned manufacturing sites.
Domain
Manufacturing / Cost Accounting
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, overhead absorption, account reconciliations, variance analysis, ERP data analysis, capital investment analysis, budgeting and forecasting
Preferred skills
Infor Visual ERP, multiple manufacturing locations experience
Technologies
Infor Visual ERP, Microsoft Office Suite, accounting and tax preparation software
Responsibilities
Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs to identify cost drivers; investigate performance variances against standards and budgets; reconcile inventory subledgers to the general ledger; coordinate month-end close activities for assigned locations; prepare operational performance reviews highlighting variances and risks; support location budgets and forecasts; validate business cases for capital investments and process improvements.
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC