Senior Finance Manager, Hardware Solutions, Plant Controller

This position reports to the Senior Director, Hardware Solutions, Operations and is part of the Hardware Solutions Finance organization supporting the Duncan and Shrewsbury Manufacturing Sites, with a location in Duncan, SC and will be an on-site role.

What you will do:

• Be a trusted advisor and Business Partner to Site Management providing analysis, recommendations, ensure sound financial decision making and have the skillset to build a strong partnership with Operations team. In part, this is achieved through accurate preparation of monthly forecasts and the annual budget and in partnership with Site Operations team while also coordinating the annual standard cost update and perform an annual impact analysis for the site
• Support Site Operations team in delivering annual cost reduction objectives (productivity, cost of quality/VAVE, PPV), ensuring effective controls and visibility around cost management while also overseeing cost accounting procedures.
• Enforce Inventory control policies, cycle counting etc and ensure accurate reporting and compliance whilst driving inventory reductions and/or turns improvements. Support regular risk assessment on excess and obsolete.
• Prepare timely month end close Financial and Operational reporting to include; Manufacturing variances, Costs/Absorptions, Productivity, Headcount, Inventory, Capex and Labor Utilization with clear and articulate commentary.
• Support capital request analysis and business case preparation. Closely monitor capital expenditure, ensuring controls and processes are adhered to, assessing for any financial risk or adjustments required, and ensuring that "assets under construction" are capitalized in a timely and accurate manner. Support internal SOX audit and external audit requests and coordinate ad-hoc analytics based on Site and business needs.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required; 10+ years strongly preferred
• In depth cost accounting knowledge, emphasis on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, internal controls and familiarity with ERP systems (production modules a large benefit)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Being a self-starter and proactive, structured with demonstrated ability to deliver results consistently