Sandvik Coromant is looking for an experienced

Business Controller

Location: Mebane, NC

Sandvik Coromant is part of the global Sandvik engineering family of companies and is at the forefront of manufacturing tools, machining solutions, and knowledge that drive industry standards and innovations. Educational support, extensive R&D investment and strong customer partnerships ensure the development of machining technologies that change, lead, and drive the future of manufacturing.

We are looking for a dynamic and results-orientated Business Controller to join our team!

Key Performance Areas

The Business Controller provides monthly reporting of income statements and balance sheets for corporate finance as well as supports decision-making by interpreting and implementing operating budgets and financial policies. This role ensures standard cost systems, inventory control systems and fixed assets are maintained within corporate guidelines.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Analyze financial data to report to Management and Corporate Finance on plant profitability and manufacturing spends variances to budget.

• With assistance from Staff Accountant: report production cost analysis, GL Account reconciliations and allocation of cost to other PU’s

• Review and approve capital appropriation requests.

• Prepare annual budgets, perform annual PK update of standard cost (PK roll).

• Update PU quarterly forecast and report to Corporate Finance for Consolidaton.

Competencies

• Hands on experience in standard cost accounting and general accounting principles in a metal fabrication and manufacturing environment.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with plant leadership to assess and communicate financial performance.

• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Experience with SAP, PowerBI and OneStream.

Profile

You bring a minimum of 6 years in manufacturing cost accounting, preferably in a computerized standard cost environment. Holding a bachelor’s degree in accounting or bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minor in business, or equivalent experience, you can influence and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Your skills in finance and cost accounting, combined with strong leadership, independent thinking, and exceptional organizational planning, make you an asset. You excel in analytical and problem-solving tasks and adopt a collaborative and solution-oriented approach when working with stakeholders. Your ability to operate effectively in a global business environment with diverse cultures, coupled with a valid U.S. driver's license and the ability to travel domestically and internationally (on occasion), further qualifies you for this role.

More about Sandvik

At Sandvik Coromant, we are driven by a passion for excellence in everything we do. As we see it, sustainable success is a team effort and working together and sharing expertise are vital to us, which is why we highly value our active, ongoing collaboration with customers around the world. Sandvik Coromant owns over 3,100 patents worldwide, employs over 7,900 staff, and is represented in 150 countries.

Our national headquarters and primary production unit is in Mebane, NC. Renovated in 2021, the facility houses nearly 60,000 square feet of production space with over 100 employees.

Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive benefits package of life, health, dental, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, mental health coaching, and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

How to apply

For immediate consideration, please apply to the Business Controller position, Job ID: R0087519. 

At Sandvik Coromant, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective, and background leads to a better environment for our employees, our business, and our customers. We’re looking forward to meeting you!

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at HR[email protected]. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.