Junior Business Controller

DeLaval • Kansas City, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Junior Business Controller – Supply Chain Location: Kansas City, Missouri Are you an analytical, detail-oriented finance professional who wants to make a real impact in a global organization? Join DeLaval as a Junior Business Controller – Supply Chain, where you’ll partner closely with Supply Chain leaders across North and Latin America to drive financial insight, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. About DeLaval DeLaval is a global leader in solutions that improve the performance of farms for professional food producers. We help our customers reduce their environmental footprint while improving food production, profitability, and the well-being of people and animals. Founded over 140 years ago in Sweden, DeLaval employs approximately 4,000 people and operates in more than 100 markets worldwide as part of the Tetra Laval Group, alongside Tetra Pak and Sidel. About the Role In this role, you will support day-to-day cost accounting, operational reporting, and business controlling activities for our Americas Supply Chain operations. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, analyze performance, and help translate data into actionable insights that improve manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–3 years of experience in finance and accounting
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reporting skills
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA strongly preferred)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Power BI or Copilot experience is a plus
• High attention to detail with the ability to analyze large datasets
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner with business stakeholders
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment
• Comfort working primarily in an office-based environment
• English fluency required; Spanish or Portuguese is a plus

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing, cost accounting, multinational, or multi-currency experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Partner with Supply Chain managers to analyze and improve financial performance across factories, warehouses, and support operations
• Maintain accurate product costing, including verification of master data and calculation methods
• Support business cases and cost improvement initiatives
• Calculate, investigate, and follow up on production and purchasing variances
• Support and technically administer the cycle count process
• Develop and support financial forecasting foundations
• Perform data and database analysis with a strong focus on Supply Chain topics
• Prepare and support reporting for manufacturing, warehousing, freight, and related areas
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, internal controls, and company policies
• Support internal and external audit requests related to Supply Chain
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and help implement sustainable solutions
• Handle sensitive financial and business information with discretion and confidentiality

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Learning and professional development opportunities
• Office‑based role with exposure to global operations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level