Assistant Plant Controller

HENKEL IS FOR THOSE WHO STEP UP. DO YOU?

At Henkel, you can make a difference and craft your career. That's why you own your projects and take full responsibility from an early stage. Our unique brands in markets around the world open up countless opportunities to follow your convictions and explore new paths. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset that allows you to always think out of the box - take the chance and shape the digital future together with us.

YOUR ROLE

• The Assistant Plant Controller will work with the Senior Plant Controller of Henkel's Bowling Green, Kentucky manufacturing facility, a 1.2M sq. ft. production plant generating nearly 65M cases of well-known consumer products, annually.
• This role will act as a key member of the Plant's management team & broader Supply Chain Finance team charged with driving financial continuous improvement and productivity at the Plant.
• Successful candidates will be self-motivated, well organized associates, with strong capabilities in detailed analysis work, and collaborating cross functionally.
• Plant specific experience and overall interest in manufacturing processes and environment are attributes that will enable success in this role.
• This role is an excellent career opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst of a mid-sized plant, looking to develop into a Plant Controller role.

YOUR SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree required, concentration in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred
• 3-5 years of relevant experience with previous plant experience and product costing preferred
• Strong understanding of General Accounting and Cost Accounting principles
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Detail oriented with ability to analyze and synthesize large amounts of data
• Teamwork/Collaboration - Working effectively with those outside the formal line of authority to accomplish organization goals
• Advanced Excel skills required
• SAP experience preferred
• Domestic mobility preferred

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics.

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