Production Controller

Valmet

Controller, Production overseeing financial management and operational analysis for Valmet's global supply operations in multiple US locations. Collaborating with management to enhance business performance and compliance.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeWaukesha • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, budgeting, and operational analysis within an international manufacturing context, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and corporate governance. Proficient in advanced Excel and BI tools to support data-driven decision-making and reporting.

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Financial ManagementBudgeting & ForecastingCost AccountingERP System ExperienceCompliance with SOX, IAS/IFRS, US GAAP

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Hard Skills

Financial ManagementCost AccountingBudgetingOperational AnalysisKPI DevelopmentInventory ManagementNet Working Capital ManagementAdvanced ExcelBusiness Intelligence ToolsProduction Financial Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationProactive Work EthicResult OrientationOrganizational SkillsTask Prioritization

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365ERP SystemsBI Tools

Industry Keywords

Financial ExpertiseOperational AnalysisCost CompetitivenessHealth, Safety and Environmental ProceduresCorporate Governance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the Operations management team to provide financial expertise and policy guidance to support operations.
Support business decisions through operational analysis, including business performance measures & KPIs.
Coach business with finance related topics.
Lead forecasting & budgeting process in Operations.
Manage the development of production operation units' budgets and follow-up.
Prepare monthly reporting according to recently created Global Supply organization’s management system.
Drive cost competitiveness in production.
Drive global management reporting structures & report development at Waukesha, Beloit and Atlanta operations.
Assume responsibility for operation cost elements: capacity cost, capacity utilization, hourly rates, absorption.
Manage controlling inventory, investments, work in progress, fixed assets, Net Working Capital.
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting practices, rules, and regulations (SOX, IAS / IFRS, USGaap, etc.) and corporate governance practices.
Adhere to Valmet’s Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) procedures.
Adhere to Valmet’s Values, Business principles and Code of conduct.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Finance or Economics
4-7 years of financial management, business controlling, cost accounting in an international environment
Experience in product and project manufacturing financial management and ERP system
Ability to speak and write in English
Advanced Excel, Microsoft 365
Understanding of the latest BI tool
Willingness to travel between production sites.
Ability to work in a versatile role containing development of new demands and ways of working and take responsibility for routines.
Ability to collaborate, work proactively, and be result oriented.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company-funded registered pension plan.