Capital & Inventory Financial Analyst

Bosch Group•Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Capital & Inventory Controller is responsible for financial oversight, reporting, analysis, and control of the Charleston Plant’s inventory and capital assets for the VM division. The role ensures accurate valuation, appropriate accounting treatment, and compliance with company policies and IFRS. Working with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain, the Controller provides financial insights that support asset management, internal controls, operational performance, and business decisions. The position also monitors issues and drives process improvements to maintain accurate financial records and improve efficiency, accountability, and financial performance. The role leads the division’s capital expenditure controlling process, including financial planning, monitoring, reporting, and governance of investments. It manages capital asset accounting and reporting, project capitalization, asset-in-service tracking, fixed asset records, and month-end close activities. It also monitors project performance against authorizations, budgets, and forecasts; analyzes variances and risks; develops forecasts, budgets, and long-range investment plans; improves processes and controls; and supports audits. The role leads inventory controlling for the VM division, covering valuation, reporting, reconciliation, and compliance. It manages inventory accounting and month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting on inventory balances, reserves, obsolescence, and working capital. It works with Supply Chain and Operations to improve inventory accuracy and optimize working capital, supports physical inventory and cycle counts and inventory audits, and drives improvements in inventory processes, reporting, cost performance, and optimization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 2 years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance, controlling, FP&A, or accounting.
Experience with capital expenditure management and inventory accounting in a manufacturing environment.
Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing operations, cost accounting, and financial reporting processes.
Experience supporting month-end close and financial analysis activities.
Experience working with ERP and reporting systems such as SAP and Hyperion Essbase.
Strong financial analysis and business acumen.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Project management and organizational effectiveness.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results through collaboration.
Indefinite U.S. work authorization; future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification.

Responsibilities

Lead the division’s capital expenditure controlling process, including financial planning, monitoring, reporting, and governance of capital investments.
Manage accounting and financial reporting for capital assets, including project capitalization, asset-in-service tracking, fixed asset records, and month-end close activities.
Monitor capital project performance against approved authorizations, budgets, and forecasts; analyze variances, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to management.
Develop capital expenditure forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range investment plans aligned with divisional objectives.
Improve capital planning, reporting, and internal control processes; support audits and comply with corporate governance standards.
Lead inventory controlling activities for the VM division, ensuring accurate valuation, financial reporting, reconciliation, and compliance with company policies and IFRS.
Manage inventory accounting and month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting on inventory balances, reserves, obsolescence, and working capital.
Monitor inventory performance and analyze financial variances affecting cash flow, balance sheet accuracy, and asset utilization; provide recommendations to management.
Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to improve inventory accuracy, optimize working capital, and support operational planning and decision-making.
Support physical inventory counts, cycle count programs, and inventory audits while maintaining internal controls and data integrity.
Drive continuous improvement in inventory processes, reporting accuracy, cost performance, and inventory optimization.

Benefits

Competitive salary and compensation.
Competitive time-away-from-work policy.
Paid time off: 16 days, increasing up to 30 days based on seniority.
5 personal days.
9 company-paid holidays.
6 weeks of paid parental leave.
401(k) match of 75% up to the first 9% contribution.
Bosch Defined Contribution plan with 100% company-funded 401(k) contributions ranging from 2.5% to 6.5% of pay.
Student debt retirement savings match.
Profit-sharing bonus (CPrP) up to 10%.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Onsite cafeteria and Starbucks cafe.
Employee discount at the onsite Bosch Store.
Financial planning and goal-setting resources.
Life and disability protection.