Plant Controller

pstrongAt TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. /strong /ppJob Description:h3bJob Overview /b /h3pemstrongDisclaimer: the role is to be based on-site in Bevaix, Switzerland. /strong /em /ppWe are seeking a commercially minded Finance Analyst to partner with our manufacturing operations and support the achievement of operational and financial objectives. This role serves as the primary finance business partner for the site, providing financial insight, analysis, and guidance to plant leadership while ensuring strong financial controls and compliance. /ppThe successful candidate will play a key role in forecasting, budgeting, costing, inventory management, capital expenditure tracking, and financial reporting. Working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Plant Leadership, the Finance Analyst will help drive productivity, cost optimisation, and business performance. /ph3bYour main tasks: /b /h3pstrongBusiness Partnership Leadership /strong /ppAct as the lead finance partner for the manufacturing site. /ppSupport the Plant Manager and leadership team with financial insights and strategic decision-making. /ppParticipate in regular operational reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. /ppCollaborate with cross-functional leaders across Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production. /ppPromote a culture of accountability, performance management, and financial awareness across the plant. /ppstrongFinancial Planning Forecasting /strong /ppLead forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning activities. /ppDevelop volume, labour, overhead, and operating expense forecasts. /ppPrepare and maintain plant profit and loss projections. /ppAnalyse risks and opportunities impacting financial performance. /ppSupport business partners in understanding actual performance and future outlooks. /ppMaintain forecast submissions within corporate planning systems. /ppstrongReporting Financial Analysis /strong /ppDeliver accurate and timely financial reporting to plant and regional leadership. /ppConduct monthly variance analysis against forecast, budget, and prior periods. /ppAnalyse manufacturing performance, productivity, labour efficiency, and conversion costs. /ppProvide actionable recommendations to improve operational and financial performance. /ppSupport weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews through meaningful analysis and presentation materials. /ppstrongManufacturing Costing Performance Management /strong /ppSupport product costing, cost simulations, and profitability analysis. /ppMaintain and improve standard costing methodologies. /ppLead annual costing reviews including labour rates, manufacturing rates, lot sizes, and scrap assumptions. /ppAnalyse manufacturing variances and identify root causes. /ppPartner with operations teams to drive productivity improvements and cost savings initiatives. /ppstrongInventory Working Capital Management /strong /ppMonitor inventory performance, inventory turns, and days-on-hand metrics. /ppReview inventory reserves, excess and obsolete stock, and inventory ageing. /ppPerform WIP and inventory valuation analysis. /ppSupport inventory control activities, including physical inventory counts and reconciliation processes. /ppDrive improvements in inventory accuracy and working capital performance. /ppstrongCapital Expenditure Asset Management /strong /ppTrack capital expenditure performance against approved plans. /ppSupport investment business cases and capital approval processes. /ppAssist with fixed asset management and periodic asset verification. /ppForecast depreciation and support capital planning activities. /ppstrongControls, Compliance Continuous Improvement /strong /ppEnsure compliance with corporate financial policies and internal controls. /ppSupport audit requirements and finance governance activities. /ppIdentify opportunities to improve reporting, financial processes, and operational efficiencies. /ppParticipate in site continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives. /ph3bWhat your background should look like /b /h3pBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline. /ppMinimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing finance, plant controlling, cost accounting, or operations finance. /ppExperience supporting manufacturing or industrial operations in a business partnering capacity. /ppProven track record of financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. /ppStrong SAP experience. (PR2/S4 Hana) /ppExperience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or equivalent planning and reporting tools. /ppAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills. /ppStrong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing finance principles. /ppstrongThe ideal candidate will be: /strong /ppAnalytical and detail oriented. /pp