Manufacturing Controller

IMI plc

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business everyday life and making a better world creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation Process Automation Climate Control Life Science and Fluid Control and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We dont invent in isolation we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer more sustainable and more productive.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Manufacturing Controller to join our team at our Palmer MA this critical role you will drive and optimize inventory management costing and absorption processes providing actionable insights and ensuring financial accuracy across operations. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and a results-oriented leader committed to continuous improvement and financial performance.

Work Environment: On-site

This role is based on-site at our Palmer MA manufacturing plant the ideal candidate will work on-site where youll be in the heart of our operations side-by-side with the production team getting hands-on with the numbers materials and processes that drive our success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead efforts to accurately value and manage inventory ensuring optimal stock levels and identifying areas for efficiency improvements.
• Oversee cycle counts and physical inventory processes ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Analyze and report inventory variances developing strategies to minimize waste and excess.
• Drive standard costing processes including material labor and overhead costs and regularly review and update cost standards.
• Analyze cost drivers and trends providing insights to support pricing budgeting and forecasting.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to improve cost accuracy and accountability.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of absorption variances evaluating impacts on gross margin and plant profitability.
• Provide regular updates on absorption rates and work closely with production management to optimize resource utilization and overhead allocation.
• Generate monthly quarterly and annual financial reports specific to the manufacturing plant analyzing performance and supporting the broader financial strategy.
• Identify recommend and lead process improvement initiatives to enhance financial controls data accuracy and efficiency within manufacturing finance.

Critical Competencies for Success:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field; CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing finance with a focus on inventory management costing and absorption.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and manufacturing finance processes
• Proven track record in financial analysis and driving cost control initiatives.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to dive into details while maintaining a focus on strategic priorities.
• Comfortable working on the shop floor and engaging with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in both detailed data analysis and preparing tactical proposals/presentations.
• Capable of enforcing rules and driving alignment through influence and cross-functional management even without direct hierarchical authority.
• Skilled in Power BI and Excel.

What IMI Can Offer You

At IMI one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs.

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO PPO and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
• 14-week maternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• 4-week paternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
• PTO encompassing inclusive holidays
• Career Development opportunities (IMIs Catalyst Program)
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account and in many cases free virtual telemedicine and teletherapy.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance hospital indemnity legal insurance identity theft protection and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
• Free financial advisors webinars and classes through Charles Schwab
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose only to profit or refund your investment 100%

**Benefits plans change year over year but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health Safety and Environmental Duties At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people minimizing our impact to the environment the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health safety and welfare of themselves others and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings particularly with customers suppliers advisors employees and the accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age race creed color national origin ancestry marital status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability nationality sex or veteran status.