Senior Finance & Controlling Analyst - Vallourec

POSITION SUMMARY:

This individual will be supporting the Controller for the Vallourec Service Operations activity, which houses the manufacturing/threading of Vallourec products, the Field Service operation, R&D and other services. The individual will support the manufacturing/threading operation by providing accurate data and reports for the different lines and shops, as well as overseeing the cost structure of the entire activity. The individual will be responsible for preparing the monthly financial reports and forecast and presenting it to top management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide timely and accurate financial and operational reporting and analysis to the Field Service team.
• Coordinate and help develop processes to standardize, track, and monitor key commercial and financial metrics, in particular cost per line of production.
• Lead the Spend Control Tower (SCT) process for the VAM USA entity.
• Bring forth opportunities for improving financial results and highlighting any risks within the entity.
• Ability to work closely with all areas of the company, Commercial, Operations, and Executive Management.
• Streamline and improve the reporting requirements of the business. Identify key performance drivers, anticipate change in results, estimate results and effectively communicate to the Operations management.
• Control CAPEX projects expenditure & transfer to fixed assets for the VAM USA entity.
• Support VAM USA Controller on various assignments.
• Additional ad-hoc duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Must be results oriented, assertive and confident, along with being well organized and possess the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail; strong analytical view and initiative to investigate issues independently and present effective solutions.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills, ability to effectively communicate and influence all levels of the organization.
• Advanced understanding of financial analysis and accounting policies, procedures and programs (ex: general ledger systems).
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel in particular).
• Be able to represent the company in any situation.
• Be able to follow safety, health, compliance, and any other company guidelines.
• Know her/his limitations and ask for help when needed.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years related experience.
• Experience as controller or analyst in a manufacturing environment or a experience in Public accounting & auditing / Internal Audit experience a plus.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES

• Experience with exporting databases and with reports automation in Excel and Power BI.
• Understanding of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash-Flow).
• SAP/other ERP proficiency preferred.
• Business Objects/Magnitude or other reporting and consolidation software preferred.

TRAVEL

• Limited, up to 10%.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee will work in a business office environment setting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stand for long periods of time, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.