Business Controller
VA Kit Center & Automotive Logistics North America
This Controller position will combine the Manufacturing controlling of our Kit Center in Crossville and the logistics flows in Automotive North America. The VA Kit Center & North America Logistic Controller is a key position supporting manufacturing and logistics operations in business decisions and driving continuous improvement.
Location: Plymouth MI - hybrid
Salary Target: $115000 - $138000
Key responsibilities
- Own the standard cost calculation process for kitting operations ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational realities.
- Analyze logistics costs (transportation warehousing distribution etc.) identify cost drivers and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
- Review GL accounts during monthly close. Prepare and present financial and operational reports including variance analysis KPIs and dashboards for senior leadership.
- Drive controlling processes: yearly planning process quarterly forecasts monthly close activities regular pulse meetings and transformation project meetings.
- Build financial models to evaluate logistics initiatives network changes and transformation projects across the NAM region.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls company policies and regulatory requirements related to logistics spend.
- Calculate and maintain logistics and kitting/packaging costs as a percentage of sales providing visibility into cost trends and profitability.
- Support the Investment Review and Evaluation (IREs) process for logistics and aftermarket packaging operations.
- Assess the financial impact of logistics changes including tariffs freight rate fluctuations and spend variations. Provide pricing support and challenge logistics decisions with data-driven insights.
- Monitor and analyze 3PL activities and spend ensuring alignment with budget and strategic goals.
- Provide financial analysis and support for North Americas transformation initiatives identifying opportunities for operational and financial improvement
- Ensure that Standard Cost calculation reporting accounting and other financial and controlling matters are in line with SKF and local legal requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in finance Accounting Supply Chain Management or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 6 years of experience in FP&A logistics finance or supply chain analytics.
- Strong understanding of logistics operations and cost structures especially in manufacturing automotive or aftermarket environments.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and BI tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau).
- Excellent communication presentation and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence decision-making.
Business ControllerVA Kit Center & Automotive Logistics North AmericaThis Controller position will combine the Manufacturing controlling of our Kit Center in Crossville and the logistics flows in Automotive North America. The VA Kit Center & North America Logistic Controller is a key position suppor...
Business Controller
VA Kit Center & Automotive Logistics North America
This Controller position will combine the Manufacturing controlling of our Kit Center in Crossville and the logistics flows in Automotive North America. The VA Kit Center & North America Logistic Controller is a key position supporting manufacturing and logistics operations in business decisions and driving continuous improvement.
Location: Plymouth MI - hybrid
Salary Target: $115000 - $138000
Key responsibilities
- Own the standard cost calculation process for kitting operations ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational realities.
- Analyze logistics costs (transportation warehousing distribution etc.) identify cost drivers and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
- Review GL accounts during monthly close. Prepare and present financial and operational reports including variance analysis KPIs and dashboards for senior leadership.
- Drive controlling processes: yearly planning process quarterly forecasts monthly close activities regular pulse meetings and transformation project meetings.
- Build financial models to evaluate logistics initiatives network changes and transformation projects across the NAM region.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls company policies and regulatory requirements related to logistics spend.
- Calculate and maintain logistics and kitting/packaging costs as a percentage of sales providing visibility into cost trends and profitability.
- Support the Investment Review and Evaluation (IREs) process for logistics and aftermarket packaging operations.
- Assess the financial impact of logistics changes including tariffs freight rate fluctuations and spend variations. Provide pricing support and challenge logistics decisions with data-driven insights.
- Monitor and analyze 3PL activities and spend ensuring alignment with budget and strategic goals.
- Provide financial analysis and support for North Americas transformation initiatives identifying opportunities for operational and financial improvement
- Ensure that Standard Cost calculation reporting accounting and other financial and controlling matters are in line with SKF and local legal requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in finance Accounting Supply Chain Management or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 6 years of experience in FP&A logistics finance or supply chain analytics.
- Strong understanding of logistics operations and cost structures especially in manufacturing automotive or aftermarket environments.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and BI tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau).
- Excellent communication presentation and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence decision-making.
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