Provide support to Operation Managers and the Controlling Department, through information analyses (e.g. current processes, actual performance vs. budget and prior year, CAPEX, etc.), preparation of operational data/analyses for publication to various constituents throughout company (Management, Controlling, Process Communities, Operations, etc.) who rely on/benefit from the information to make informed business decisions. Primary responsibilities will include assisting Operations team in the Monthly Gross Savings Review, identification of cost reduction and operational improvements (CIT’s), annual budget process, periodic forecasting, and profitability analyses of Capital Improvement projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operations cost analysis, planning, and forecasting as it relates to the various manufacturing processes.
• Monitor and maintain the Zero-Base Budget tool.
• Research and prepare variance analysis and explanations.
• Prepare and animate monthly cost review (plant managers, president, controller, N-1)
• Ensure quality of financial information reported for his/her entity in coordination with the Finance SSC
• Update and validate the product costing information (support the sales team)
• Design and maintenance of smart digital reporting tools (xls, SAP, power BI…)
• Capital project analysis and business case preparations. Validation of profitability analyses and coordination of authorization process from nomination to approval.
• Execution of controlling initiatives and processes as they relate to business planning, operational reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Lead, sponsor, or facilitate a Continuous Improvement Team with close assistance from Vallourec Performance Analyst(s).
• Support the benchmarking of operations to improve cost and efficiency and to optimize the loading practices for production of goods.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and experience in industrial environment is required.
• Ability to create, implement, and facilitate highly independent project work.
• SAP experience preferred but not a necessity.
• Flexible and able to work within changing business conditions and technologies.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies would be helpful

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES:

• Must be proficient with all Microsoft applications, especially Excel.
• Demonstrated complex data analysis and digital dexterity skills (with PowerBi or equivalent BI application).
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and decision-making skills.
• Very good organization and planning skills.
• Ability to work closely with all areas of the operation, including Executive Management.
• Change agent – coach to implement actionable programs and to sustain and evolve.
• Directability
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Accountability
• Reliability/dependability
• Initiative
• Safety awareness
• Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback.
• Pride in performance
• Continuous Improvement/Quality
• Communication
• Positive responses to change.
• High attention to detail