Sr Controlling Analyst

MAHLE•Murfreesboro, TN

About The Position

As a Sr. Controlling Analyst reporting to the Head of Controlling, you will be responsible to support the controlling activities of the organization including analysis, cost accounting, economic projects and price calculations. Ensures that financial processes are accurate, efficient and in accordance with the current generally accepted accounting principles and MAHLE internal controlling guidelines and standards. Interacts extensively with all functions in the Plant, the Regional Controlling Services team, and the BU2 Regional Controlling team in to ensure proper, timely and accurate information flow and adherence to quality, standards, and timelines.

Requirements

5 to 10 years of related experience in Controlling or Finance.
Hands-On experience with Microsoft Excel.
Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting, financial management, auditing and US GAAP or IFRS and internal control systems.
Strong analytical and financial analysis abilities.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with German GAAP strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in the development and implementation of the Controlling Department's targets, projects, policies, procedures, methods and controls.
Analyzes financial information and works with the Regional Controlling Services (RCS) team in Monterrey, MX to prepare balance sheets and profit and loss statements and other reports to summarize current and projected financial position.
Prepares, with the support of RCS, the analysis and reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, balance sheet, cash flow and other non-financial key performance indicators as assigned by management.
Plays a major role in cost improvement activities, including idea generation as well as reporting on the financial impacts from continuous improvement activities.
Analyzes actual manufacturing costs and partners with RCS to provide meaningful variance analysis and reporting comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
Provides decision support to managers and supervisors in the plant, advising on the financial impact of projects or decisions.
Other duties and responsibilities may be required.