Operations Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Own and support key financial planning, forecasting, and month-end close activities with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and data integrity.
• Develop financial models, variance analyses, and management reports to support operational and business decisions.
• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams to drive financial visibility and performance improvements.
• Prepare executive-ready presentations summarizing financial results, risks, opportunities, and recommendations.
• Support manufacturing gross margin forecasting and operational performance reviews.
• Participate in finance transformation, process improvement, and system enhancement initiatives.
• Analyze operational and financial data to identify cost reduction, productivity, and efficiency opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, controls, and reporting requirements.
• Support multiple manufacturing sites by providing financial analysis and business partnership.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates solid knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytical methodologies.
• Understands manufacturing finance concepts, including cost accounting, gross margin analysis, productivity, and operational drivers.
• Applies financial systems and data tools to perform analysis and support decision-making.

Business Expertise

• Understands how financial and operational metrics influence business performance.
• Uses knowledge of internal processes and industry practices to recommend process improvements and support business objectives.
• Identifies trends, risks, and opportunities and communicates implications to stakeholders.

Leadership

• May lead smaller projects or workstreams with defined objectives.
• Influences and collaborates across functional teams to achieve project and business goals.
• Provides guidance and knowledge sharing to less experienced analysts when appropriate.

Problem Solving

• Analyzes moderately complex business and financial issues using established analytical techniques.
• Evaluates alternatives and develops practical recommendations.
• Exercises judgment to resolve issues and improve processes within established policies and guidelines.

Impact

• Contributes to the achievement of operational, financial, and project objectives.
• Supports business decisions through timely, accurate, and insightful financial analysis.
• Helps drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, business processes, and reporting effectiveness.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates clearly and effectively with finance, manufacturing, and operations stakeholders.
• Translates financial information into actionable business insights.
• Builds productive working relationships across functions and organizational levels.
• Effectively presents financial results and recommendations to management.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• MBA or Master's Degree preferred.

Years of Experience

• 5-7 years of relevant financial planning, accounting, manufacturing finance, or operational finance experience.

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing and operations finance support.
• Gross margin forecasting and variance analysis.
• Financial planning and forecasting cycles.
• Executive presentation development and business partnering with operational leaders.