Senior Manufacturing Business Controller

Segula Technologies • Dublin, VA

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About The Position

As the Senior Manufacturing Business Controller (Senior MBC) , you will play a pivotal role in the financial strategy, governance, and performance management of our plant operations. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, ensuring that financial processes are aligned with company profitability goals and global manufacturing strategies.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent. MBA, CPA, or CMA is highly preferred.
• Experience: 7–10+ years in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, or business control.
• Technical Skills: Deep expertise in SAP (FI/CO) and advanced proficiency in MS Excel . Experience with Power BI or Power Automate is a distinct advantage.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of production flow, cost drivers, lean manufacturing, and operational KPIs.
• Leadership: Demonstrated experience partnering with senior operational leadership and managing complexity in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to see the big picture and influence high-level business decisions.
• Analytical Excellence: High accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to provide clarity within complex data sets.
• Collaborative Leader: Exceptional communication skills with a passion for driving cross-functional excellence.
• Growth Mindset: A dedication to continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CPA, or CMA is highly preferred.
• Experience with Power BI or Power Automate is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory: Serve as the primary financial advisor to plant leaders, providing forward-looking analysis and actionable insights to influence production planning and investment strategy.
• Financial Modeling: Lead complex modeling, including make-versus-buy assessments, capacity planning, and scenario analysis.
• Operational Oversight: Evaluate manufacturing KPIs such as productivity, efficiency, scrap, throughput, and continuous improvement outcomes.
• Cost Management: Manage and analyze manufacturing cost systems (SAP) to improve efficiency and optimize cost control.
• Financial Governance: Conduct monthly closing activities (journal entries, reconciliations) and ensure strict compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion automation and reporting efficiency while mentoring junior controllers to build capability within the finance function.
• CAPEX: Ensure capital expenditure decisions support long-term competitiveness and operational needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees