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PPG Industries, Inc
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Oak Creek
10800 South 13th Street (Show on map)
Nov 06, 2024
As a Senior Financial Analyst, Plant Performance, at our Oak Creek Liquid and Resin plant, you will play an important role in the Operations Accounting team within our Global Business Finance Support (GBFS) organization. This role goes beyond numbers-it's about becoming a strategic partner and a leader within the plant's leadership team. You will shape and influence key financial decisions that drive operational excellence and long-term success. You will report to the Operations Accounting Manager. You will be onsite five days a week at the Oak Creek, Wisconsin manufacturing plant with periodic travel to our GBFS headquarters in Cranberry Township, PA. Key Responsibilities Strategic Partnership: Collaborate closely with plant leadership to develop and implement performance improvement plans that enhance productivity and optimize costs. Your insights will guide critical decisions and foster a culture of financial discipline and operational excellence. Leadership in Financial Planning: Lead and coordinate the plant-wide budget process, working across all departments to set ambitious yet achievable productivity and cost-saving targets. Your leadership will ensure that financial goals are not only met but exceeded. Insightful Analytics: Utilize detailed and forward-thinking analytics to identify key areas for financial improvement. Provide actionable insights that drive decision-making and lead to tangible results in cost control and operational efficiency. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including Operations, Supply Chain, and Demand Planning, to align financial strategies with broader business objectives. Ensure seamless communication and alignment across the plant and with business unit finance. Capital Investment Strategy: Partner with the plant leadership team to develop and execute a strategic roadmap for capital spending. Lead efforts to prioritize critical projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with the plant's strategic goals. Post-Investment Analysis: Conduct thorough post-completion evaluations of significant investments to ensure financial and operational objectives are met, and lessons learned are integrated into future projects. Inventory Optimization: Take a leadership role in optimizing inventory health across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. Collaborate with the MRO store room team to ensure inventory accuracy and appropriateness, driving continuous improvement in excess and obsolete inventory management. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field with 5+ years of experience in cost accounting or financial support within a manufacturing environment. A proven track record of influencing financial results and leading cross-functional teams is essential. Travel 2-3 times per year to the Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania location. What We Offer: A role that allows you to be a true strategic partner and leader, making a lasting impact on the financial health and operational success of our Oak Creek facility. Comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision/life insurance, family leave, 401K, PTO, and more. Join us in driving financial excellence and making a difference in a dynamic and innovative environment. #LI-Onsite PPG /PPG About us: Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday. PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter. The PPG Way Every single day at PPG: We partner with customers to create mutual value. We are "One PPG" to the world. We trust our people every day, in every way. We make it happen. We run it like we own it. We do better today than yesterday - everyday. PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. 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