Plant Controller

Job Description This position will provide Finance support for the Medline ReadyCareWaukegan, IL (RCW), Arlington Heights, IL (AHP), and Mankato, MN (MAN) manufacturing facilities and reports to a Group Controller. The position will partner with the RCW, AHP, and MAN leadership teams on a day-to-day basis to provide key business analytics and recommendations to drive profitability within the facility. This position involves analyzing production volumes, controlling manufacturing expenses, reviewing capital expenditures & being a business partner to all functions within the manufacturing facilities. The right individual for this role is someone who has prior experience in manufacturing finance, is a self-starter, energetic, and willing to take on challenges with a positive attitude. Core Job Responsibilities Review, analyze and present the plant’s financial results, trends and metrics on a monthly basis to manufacturing location leaders, finance and non-finance leaders. Facilitate/Own the development of the annual operating budget (AOP) and subsequent forecasts (OTL) processes. Review, track, and monitor plant costs and to also perform variance analysis by investigating drivers (production volumes, factory expenses, absorption, etc.). Continually review manufacturing processes, cost of materials, capex investments, and location costs. Financial modeling, scenario-testing, ROI analyses to support decision making by senior leadership. Knowledge of development and maintenance of Bill of Materials (BOMs). Setting and maintaining product cost standards. Collaborate and partner with product divisions and front line manufacturing staff to drive improved profitability. Provide support for the implementation of new processes, controls and reporting requirements to expand the financial tools needed to make key business decisions at the plant locations. Tracking of plant cost savings results and reporting against set targets. Conduct monthly/quarterly financial business reviews with manufacturing location leaders. Minimum Job Requirements Education High School Diploma. Relevant Work Experience At least 5 years of experience in financial planning, reporting, and/or analysis. At least 1 year of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. At least 1 year of experience providing financial advice and counsel to P&L/business owners. Experience leading profit improvement initiatives. Additional Advanced skill level in Microsoft Excel and other ERP financial systems. Position requires travel for business purposes (within state and out of state). Preferred Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting. MBA Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Experience in any of these ERPs/tools: SAP, Oracle, PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx. Benefits Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. The anticipated salary range for this position: $101,000.00 - $152,000.00 Annual The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold. Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr