Operations Controller Specialist

Performance Management:

• Develop and identify key performance indicators (KPIs) that align operational activities with company goals.
• Review, analyze, and explain variances to plans (standard costs), prior year, and current year, ensuring all thresholds are met.
• Analyze business data to identify opportunities for cost reduction and revenue growth.
• Evaluate operating processes and recommend improvements for efficiency.
• Monitor and manage monthly expenditures to ensure they stay within planned and approved levels.
• Interpret complex financial data and operational activities.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring accurate monthly reporting for asset management.
• Oversee Inventory management, ensuring accurate monthly reporting.
• Suggest improvement ideas to reduce costs, optimize working capital, and minimize waste and obsolescence.

Reporting, Analysis, Process Improvements, and Projects:

• Review operating results before closing to minimize errors and ensure accuracy.
• Ensure reports meet user expectations, are complete, and adhere to deadlines.
• Prepare performance management presentations and track action items, following up as needed.
• Provide quality and timely financial reports for operational decisions, facilitating business and finance team support.
• Lead automation initiatives and drive process improvement projects.
• Meet all reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Conduct in-depth product cost evaluation and analysis.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses as required by business needs.

Budgeting & Planning:

• Prepare and maintain standard costs and cost center planning activities.
• Assist in setting annual targets and budgets.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts.
• Collaborate with Operations to manage the yearly Capex plan and quarterly Capex forecasts.
• Perform complex analysis and create tools to enhance planning and reporting processes.

Controls & Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to company policies and internal controls.
• Recommend and implement improvements in internal control processes.
• Coordinate with external auditors for the annual audit process.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.