Plant Controller - Stationary

About Umicore

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Powering the cars of the future. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

About Fuel Cell and Stationary Catalysts

High-performance stationary catalysts. Next generation fuel-cell technologies. With clean air and green mobility playing a vital part in protecting the world of tomorrow, our design and production of these sustainable solutions has never been more crucial. Developing innovative products for a broad range of industries, we’re creating a better future by helping customers reach zero emission mobility and power supply. To keep improving the way the world moves we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

What you will be doing

The Plant controller will be responsibilities for plant financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and analysis.

• Direct the creation of accurate, timely and complete Financial Results & Analysis. Utilize this to support of the measurement and understanding of the ongoing operational performance compared to the budget in a year over year view. Communicate the projected impact of the results to create forward looking business plans.
• Provide organizational and operations advice to the SECC team to support the future sustainability of the business.
• Assure the accurate valuation, reporting and protection of Company Assets to assure a fair calculation of Capital Employed by the manufacturing operation.
• Assure the effective management and control of cash, AP and AR positions (credit limit and overdue control and analysis) to optimize cash flow while minimizing risk.
• Leading the EfG initiatives in order to meet the budget and KPIs.
• Manage the PM and Non-PM inventory with a focus on accuracy and cost effectiveness and make sure no metal exposure. 
• Focus on the control of capital employed to manage sustainable inventories that manage the risk of obsolescence or slow-moving inventory and credit risks.
• Support the management of Capital investment through budgetary control and accounting records.
• Develop production controls to manage the days on inventory at appropriate levels to react to short lead times in growing markets.
• Implement systems to manage the information flow to coordinate communications to ensure on time delivery of the correct product.
• Ensure Umicore policies and MICR’s are applied to daily activities.
• Ensure TP compliance.
• Perform financial evaluations for new products or business. Cost products in SAP and support the

Who we are looking for

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration. Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years in finance and accounting field with an internationally operating company.
• Familiar with U.S. Sales Tax
• Knowledge of IFRS and US-GAAP, which influences accounting and reporting for the division.
• Good knowledge of MICR processes, experience in audits
• Current and commanding knowledge in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, investment calculations, contract administrations, and analysis of various business strategies developing various scenarios to understand the opportunities – strategically and tactically in support of the business decisions.
• Solid knowledge in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis.
• Ability to manage frequent product mix changes and rapidly increasing business volumes.
• Project management skills
• Strong ERP knowledge, SAP is a plus.
• Demonstrated progressive experience in operations planning is required

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organization, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

If my leadership can help us support greener mobility, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?

Umicore is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law. If you need assistance in applying for this position, please contact, Patricia Apolinar (patricia.apolinar@am.umicore.com).