Controlling Analyst - Finance

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operations cost analysis, planning, and forecasting as it relates to the various manufacturing processes.

• Monitor and maintain the Zero-Base Budget tool.

• Research and prepare variance analysis and explanations.

• Prepare and animate monthly cost review (plant managers, president, controller, N-1)

• Ensure quality of financial information reported for his/her entity in coordination with the Finance SSC

• Update and validate the product costing information (support the sales team)

• Design and maintenance of smart digital reporting tools (xls, SAP, power BI…)

• Capital project analysis and business case preparations. Validation of profitability analyses and coordination of authorization process from nomination to approval.

• Execution of controlling initiatives and processes as they relate to business planning, operational reporting, and continuous improvement.

• Lead, sponsor, or facilitate a Continuous Improvement Team with close assistance from Vallourec Performance Analyst(s).

• Support the benchmarking of operations to improve cost and efficiency and to optimize the loading practices for production of goods.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and experience in industrial environment.

• Ability to create, implement, and facilitate highly independent project work.

• SAP experience preferred but not a necessity.

• Flexible and able to work within changing business conditions and technologies.

• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies would be helpful

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES:

• Must be proficient with all Microsoft applications, especially Excel.

• Demonstrated complex data analysis and digital dexterity skills (with PowerBi or equivalent BI application).

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and decision-making skills.

• Very good organization and planning skills.

• Ability to work closely with all areas of the operation, including Executive Management.

• Change agent - coach to implement actionable programs and to sustain and evolve.

• Directability

• Teamwork

• Adaptability

• Accountability

• Reliability/dependability

• Initiative

• Safety awareness

• Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback.

• Pride in performance

• Continuous Improvement/Quality

• Communication

• Positive responses to change.

• High attention to detail