Plant Controller

Kennametal

Plant Controller providing strategic financial leadership and stewardship at Kennametal. Collaborating with business units to develop accurate financial forecasts and analysis in Bedford, PA.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeBedford • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides strategic financial leadership and stewardship to the Plant Management team
Partners across all areas of the business, serving as a trusted advisor to Business Unit Leaders
Develops accurate financial forecasts, enabling data-driven decision-making
Collaborates on business proposals and special projects
Performs financial reporting and analysis related to profit planning, cost management, and capital expenditures
Delivers clear, actionable financial insights through structured reporting views
Identifies key profitability drivers and trends
Provides recommendations that support improved financial performance and informed strategic decisions
Builds and maintains strong business partner relationships across functions and regions
Supports labor and non-labor benchmarking analysis to drive efficiency
Participates in cross-functional and client-based meetings to strengthen business understanding and alignment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Finance or Accounting strongly preferred
5–8 years of relevant finance experience, including strong expertise in financial statement analysis and corporate finance principles
Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality, customer service, and timely execution
Proven ability to collaborate with and influence business leaders outside of Finance/Accounting, including presenting to senior leadership
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions
Demonstrated strategic thinking, leadership, and influencing capabilities
High-energy, self-motivated individual with a proactive mindset
Ability to build and maintain strong business partner relationships and communicate effectively across teams
Skilled in leading and facilitating cross-functional meetings
Self-starter with the ability to perform in a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial forecastingfinancial reportingfinancial analysisprofit planningcost managementcapital expendituresfinancial statement analysiscorporate finance principlesbenchmarking analysisdata-driven decision-making

Soft Skills

strategic thinkingleadershipinfluencinganalytical skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailcustomer servicecollaborationcommunicationproactive mindset

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in Accounting