(Senior) Plant Controller (m / f / d)

If you are a finance professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson's Professional Tools business has an exciting opportunity for you!

As a Senior Plant Controller, you will be a pivotal member of our team, working closely with Plant Management and the local Finance Leader to drive financial performance and operational efficiency. Your role will be central to ensuring that financial data is accurately reported, analyzed, and used to inform strategic decisions. You will collaborate across departments, providing critical insights and financial guidance that directly impact our business's success.

We are looking for an experienced controller with strong communication and analytical skills who is eager to join a large plant and location with more than amazing colleagues.

Emerson’s global Professional Tools business is an equal opportunity employer, offering the broadest portfolio of reliable tools and technologies for those working in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades! With unparalleled expertise from RIDGID, Greenlee, and Klauke, we deliver trusted products that provide diligent performance to handle the industries’ toughest challenges.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be :

• Monthly and annual financial planning and analysis (annual budget review, monthly plan updates, excess & obsolete, utilization and manufacturing spend analysis)
• Reconcile the monthly financial results to plan and explain significant differences in working capital and profitability (including manufacturing variance tracking and diagnosis)
• Generate monthly reports and variance analysis of actual performance and provide recommendations for corrective actions
• Work with the plant management to keep costs under control and provide visibility by creating relevant analysis and reporting tools
• Keep track of productivity and cost reduction projects
• Participate in the decision-making process by preparing detailed analysis and making recommendations to management
• Create and maintain performance dashboards and regular follow up on relevant supply chain KPI’s
• Provide back-up for accounting / controlling on monthly close requirements
• Conduct periodic operational reviews with Operations, Finance and Management
• Ad-hoc projects – work on special projects with focus on continuous process improvements

Who You Are :

You balance planning with actions. You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization. You use financial analysis to generate, evaluate, and act on strategic options and opportunities. You follow through on commitments. You seek ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete reengineering.

For This Role, You Will Need :

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart :

Our Offer To You :

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage. Employee Assistance Program, (k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are committed to encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that encourage innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.