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Lead financial operations at the plant level by ensuring compliance with corporate policies and internal controls. Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes to deliver accurate, timely, and reliable financial information that supports business decisions and enhances performance.

Main Responsibilities:

Oversee monthly closing of operational and financial KPIs (e.g., net absorption, efficiency, inventory days, earned hours).

Analyze and approve inventory adjustments proposed by production control.

Prepare and present weekly financial performance reports to Plant and Operations Management.

Lead the preparation of financial forecast packages, including variance analysis and explanations.

Calculate and record accruals in Oracle, as needed.

Monitor and control daily manufacturing and operational expenses.

Prepare and calculate the cost of production and sales statements for external audits and tax returns.

Serve as primary contact for internal and external audits.

Analyze and initiate the approval flow for Excess and Obsolete inventory reserves.

Lead annual budgeting process aligned with Donaldson’s guidelines and current economic conditions.

Update labor and overhead rates in Oracle for accurate product costing and inventory valuation.

Maintain and update standard costs based on raw material prices and production rates.

Approve cost reduction initiatives and calculations.

Review the financial aspects of capital investment projects.

Supervise the plant’s cycle count program and evaluate inventory accuracy.

Perform inventory reconciliations and root cause analysis.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field in Economic/Administrative Sciences.

5+ years of experience in similar roles within manufacturing environment.

Strong knowledge of cost accounting and financial reporting.

Experience in the metal-mechanic industry is a plus.

Proficient in Oracle ERP systems.

Advanced English proficiency.

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