Senior Finance Manager, Hardware Solutions, Plant Controller

Danaher Corporation•Duncan, SC

47d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Finance Manager, Hardware Solutions, Plant Controller serves as the primary finance business partner for Operations. This role, along with the Duncan and Shrewsbury Site Leadership teams, will have ownership and accountability for the financial results of the operations at the sites. This position reports to the Senior Director, Hardware Solutions, Operations and is part of the Hardware Solutions Finance organization supporting the Duncan and Shrewsbury Manufacturing Sites, with a location in Duncan, SC. This will be an on-site role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required
In-depth cost accounting knowledge
Emphasis on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and internal controls
Familiarity with ERP systems (production modules a large benefit)

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
Previous experience as a self-starter and proactive, structured with demonstrated ability to deliver results consistently

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor and Business Partner to Site Management, providing analysis and recommendations to ensure sound financial decision-making and building a strong partnership with the Operations team.
Accurately prepare monthly forecasts and the annual budget in partnership with the Site Operations team.
Coordinate the annual standard cost update and perform an annual impact analysis for the site.
Support the Site Operations team in delivering annual cost reduction objectives (productivity, cost of quality/VAVE, PPV), ensuring effective controls and visibility around cost management.
Oversee cost accounting procedures.
Enforce Inventory control policies, cycle counting, and ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
Drive inventory reductions and/or turns improvements.
Support regular risk assessment on excess and obsolete inventory.
Prepare timely month-end close financial and operational reporting, including manufacturing variances, costs/absorptions, productivity, headcount, inventory, capex, and labor utilization with clear and articulate commentary.
Support capital request analysis and business case preparation.
Closely monitor capital expenditure, ensuring controls and processes are adhered to.
Assess for any financial risk or adjustments required.
Ensure that "assets under construction" are capitalized in a timely and accurate manner.
Support internal SOX audit and external audit requests.
Coordinate ad-hoc analytics based on Site and business needs.