(Senior) Plant Controller (m/f/d)

at  Emerson

If you are a finance professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson’s Professional Tools business has an exciting opportunity for you!
As a Senior Plant Controller, you will be a pivotal member of our team, working closely with Plant Management and the local Finance Leader to drive financial performance and operational efficiency. Your role will be central to ensuring that financial data is accurately reported, analyzed, and used to inform strategic decisions. You will collaborate across departments, providing critical insights and financial guidance that directly impact our business’s success.
We are looking for an experienced controller with strong communication and analytical skills who is eager to join a large plant and location with more than 500 amazing colleagues.
Emerson’s global Professional Tools business is an equal opportunity employer, offering the broadest portfolio of reliable tools and technologies for those working in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades! With unparalleled expertise from RIDGID, Greenlee, and Klauke, we deliver trusted products that provide diligent performance to handle the industries’ toughest challenges.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART:

• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Past experience working in a matrix organization.
• Being proactive, able to identify and handle priorities.

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

• Monthly and annual financial planning and analysis (annual budget review, monthly plan updates, excess & obsolete, utilization and manufacturing spend analysis)
• Reconcile the monthly financial results to plan and explain significant differences in working capital and profitability (including manufacturing variance tracking and diagnosis)
• Generate monthly reports and variance analysis of actual performance and provide recommendations for corrective actions
• Work with the plant management to keep costs under control and provide visibility by creating relevant analysis and reporting tools
• Keep track of productivity and cost reduction projects
• Participate in the decision-making process by preparing detailed analysis and making recommendations to management
• Create and maintain performance dashboards and regular follow up on relevant supply chain KPI’s
• Provide back-up for accounting/controlling on monthly close requirements
• Conduct periodic operational reviews with Operations, Finance and Management
• Ad-hoc projects – work on special projects with focus on continuous process improvements

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:

• University Degree in Finance, Accounting or Controlling.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience with preparing balance sheets, P&L’s, and other financial statements to complete required financial analysis.
• Experience working with SAP as ERP system.
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to comfortably communicate financial information to senior levels in the organization.
• Proficiency in German and English.