Plant Controller JR - 149170

$112,000 - $154,000/Yr

Baxter International - Cleveland, MS

Full-time - Mid Level

Cleveland, MS

501-1,000 employees

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Plant Controller JR position at Baxter Healthcare in Cleveland, MS, serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the plant's supply chain. This role is crucial in overseeing financial operations, managing a significant budget, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The Plant Controller is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for driving financial performance and continuous improvement within the plant.

Responsibilities

• Identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement in financial and operational areas.
• Develop and execute action plans to drive profitable growth.
• Support and participate in the standardization and modernization of ISC financial processes.
• Liaise with process business partners to enhance efficiency in fulfilling responsibilities.
• Oversee all plant-related GAAP, SOX, and Baxter policy requirements.
• Ensure accurate financial records (P&L and BS) for the plant.
• Communicate financial performance effectively, including month-end closing and budget preparation.
• Maximize financial performance through analysis and guidance.
• Generate and execute Value Improvement Projects (VIP).
• Manage capital investments to ensure they are on time and on budget.
• Monitor cash flow, operating income, and manufacturing variances.
• Develop the financial acumen of both finance and non-finance team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
• MBA or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or supply chain finance.
• Background in standard costing, budget management, and capital analysis.
• Proven track record of identifying and implementing change.
• Effective communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Experience in a global, diverse matrixed organization.
• Ability to execute a business case for change by analyzing best practices.
• Strong presence with the ability to manage indirect reporting relationships.
• Experience with Lean concepts and tools preferred.
• High energy and urgency in work.
• Business insight and decision support capabilities.
• Commitment to excellence and accountability.
• Exceptional leadership skills and ability to influence others.
• Intellectual curiosity and confidence to challenge peers.
• Strategic thinking and ability to cope with ambiguity.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with Lean concepts and tools.

Benefits

• Equitable pay practices with transparency in compensation.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.