Plant Controller

The Operations Controller is responsible for all Finance activities for Farnham manufacturing facility. He/she contributes to the strategic transformation and ongoing success of the business unit. He/she acts as a functional expert in manufacturing accounting and analysis, including cost and inventory accounting as well as operational analysis including budgeting and variance analysis.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
- Oversight & support of the Farnham manufacturing facility, key member of the site management team to drive continuous improvement and special projects.
- Maintenance of standard costing system, while continuing to evolve the system to provide information suited to business needs and according to Group policies.
- Finance lead for site on SAP and other Finance related projects/programs.
- Implement, track and evaluate results of an active cost reduction system, working collectively with site leadership to identify new opportunities and highlight success / failure modes.
- Identify, analyze & support capital expenditure needs required to improve profitability & competitiveness of the facility. Assure quality of fixed assets auxiliary.
- Provide business support to the plant leadership team.
- Implement and report metrics critical to the business & drive improvements, identifying and improving trends.
- Manage and develop finance staff in collaboration with business objectives.
- Prepare & distribute monthly analysis of spending variances following up with department reviews and action plans.
- Coordinate preparation and creation of the annual budget for manufacturing site.
- Monthly and quarterly forecasting of the P&L and balance sheet as it relates to site operations.
- Applies and make sure of conformity of Tarkett accounting manual.
- Responsible for any audits (internal/external/government) for Tarkett Canada.

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Experience requirements:

- Minimum 8 years of accounting/finance experience, including experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with ERP system(s); SAP preferred.
- Bilingual (French and English).
- On-site work - 3 days/week.

Other qualifications:

- Heavy cost accounting know-how; transfer pricing and tax know-how could be an asset.
- SAP ERP experience.
- Previous experience having served as part of a business management team, union environment could be an asset.
- Demonstrates successes and accomplishments with continuous improvements and business process transformations;
- Strong organization, communication & leadership skills, ability to do presentations.
- Strategic and self starter.
- Takes initiative to identify and address opportunities and act as change agent.
- Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills.
- Master different information systems/tools.

What We Offer- A commitment that Safety is #1- Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options- Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing - Protecting Our Planet for the Future- We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.- We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.- We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:
With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach.

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT).
- Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best._