Junior Controlling Analyst at Vallourec in Youngstown, Ohio

Job Description:

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.


• 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, engineering, or industrial management

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.

Controlling