Financial Analyst - Cost Controller - Vallourec

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operations cost analysis, planning, and forecasting as it relates to the various manufacturing processes.
  • Monitor and maintain the Zero-Base Budget tool.
  • Research and prepare variance analysis and explanations.
  • Prepare and animate monthly cost review (plant managers, president, controller, N-1)
  • Ensure quality of financial information reported for his/her entity in coordination with the Finance SSC
  • Update and validate the product costing information (support the sales team)
• Design and maintenance of smart digital reporting tools (xls, SAP, power BI…)
• Capital project analysis and business case preparations. Validation of profitability analyses and coordination of authorization process from nomination to approval.
• Execution of controlling initiatives and processes as they relate to business planning, operational reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Lead, sponsor, or facilitate a Continuous Improvement Team with close assistance from Vallourec Performance Analyst(s).
• Support the benchmarking of operations to improve cost and efficiency and to optimize the loading practices for production of goods.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and experience in industrial environment is required.
• Ability to create, implement, and facilitate highly independent project work.
• SAP experience preferred but not a necessity.
• Flexible and able to work within changing business conditions and technologies.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies would be helpful 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES:

• Must be proficient with all Microsoft applications, especially Excel.
• Demonstrated complex data analysis and digital dexterity skills (with PowerBi or equivalent BI application).
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and decision-making skills.
• Very good organization and planning skills.
• Ability to work closely with all areas of the operation, including Executive Management.
• Change agent – coach to implement actionable programs and to sustain and evolve.
• Directability
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Accountability
• Reliability/dependability
• Initiative
• Safety awareness
• Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback.
• Pride in performance
• Continuous Improvement/Quality
• Communication
• Positive responses to change.
• High attention to detail