Site Controller - Manufacturing - (Life Sciences Business)

Position Description

Job Summary

If you want to discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.

We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe.  We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us. 

As Site Controller you will provide financial analysis support to management and financial reporting support to our parent company.  Your primary responsibilities would include corporate compliance reporting, support in development and analysis of the annual budget, profitability forecasting, and business decision/performance analysis.

Additionally, you would:

•Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end financial close as well as the execution of all reporting requirements

•Support the Business Unit Controller in running month-end close adjustment margin jobs to ensure variance application into the support system

•Serve as the primary contact for external and internal auditors and supply/coordinate responses to their requests and/or questions

•Assist  in the annual preparation of the budget and rolling forecasts, working with business managers and department heads to ensure that all budgeting requirements are disseminated, understood, and completed as required. Also always looking for ways to maximize efficiency and ensure acquisitions are properly integrated

•Perform financial analysis and make recommendations to support strategic decision-making as needed, developing financial/operational reports and models to support recommendations

•Learn and understand the various SAP modules and the connection between the system activities and the financials

Required Qualifications

REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

• 5 years' experience in General Accounting, Cost Accounting and Financial Analysis
• Strong IT skills to include GL Wands and MS Excel and PowerPoint
• SAP ERP knowledge
• Continuous improvement mentality
• Challenge ideas in an effective but constructive manner
• Ability to communicate effectively with upper levels of management

PREFERRED:

• Master's degree in Finance or CMA

• Cost accounting/analysis experience in a manufacturing environment

Company Summary

Saint-Gobain’s innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Within its Life Sciences division, teams are solving critical problems for customers who are getting life-saving medical devices to the frontlines of healthcare, discovering essential medications, and nourishing and connecting the world through consumer, industrial and electronics applications. As one of the world’s leading producers of high-performance polymer products, we improve lives by making simple experiences better and being there in life’s critical moments.

Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we’ve learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.

With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.

Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you’re empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career, and make that vision a reality.

Join Us at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences.  Together, we’ll create a better life.

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Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

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