Controller, Production

We are looking for a Controller, Production for US Consumable Operations within Waukesha, Beloit and Atlanta. This position reports to Director, Finance, Consumables and will be based in Waukesha, WI. Our production facilities are moving to the next level as part of Valmet Global Supply organization, and as a financial partner, you will proactively collaborate with numerous global stakeholders and local managements to ensure the financial competitiveness of the facilities.

In this position, you will be required to:

• Partner with the Operations management team to provide financial expertise and policy guidance to support operations.

• Support business decisions through operational analysis, including business performance measures & KPIs.

• Coach business with finance related topics.

• Lead forecasting & budgeting process in Operations. Manage the development of production operation units' budgets and follow-up.

• Prepare monthly reporting according to recently created Global Supply organizations management system.

• Drive cost competitiveness in production.

• Drive global management reporting structures & report development at Waukesha, Beloit and Atlanta operations.

• Assume responsibility for operation cost elements: capacity cost, capacity utilization, hourly rates, absorption.

• Manage controlling inventory, investments, work in progress, fixed assets, Net Working Capital.

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting practices, rules, and regulations (SOX, IAS / IFRS, USGaap, etc.) and corporate governance practices.

• Adhere to Valmets Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) procedures.

• Adhere to Valmets Values, Business principles and Code of conduct.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Degree in Finance or Economics

• Experience: 4-7 years of financial management, business controlling, cost accounting in an international environment

• Experience in product and project manufacturing financial management and ERP system

• Ability to speak and write in English

• Advanced Excel, Microsoft 365

• Understanding of the latest BI tool

• Willingness to travel between production sites.

• Ability to work in a versatile role containing development of new demands and ways of working and take responsibility for routines.

• Ability to collaborate, work proactively, and be result oriented.

• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

We offer
We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company-funded registered pension plan.
Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check.

Additional Information
Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.
To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online.

When everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how, and above all, teamwork. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers