Plant Controller

About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training. For more information, visit: www.textron.com.
About Textron Sweden AB
Textron Sweden AB are part of the Textron GSE family. The Textron GSE family of brands represents ground support equipment product lines and service solutions that have served the world’s airlines, freight carriers and airports for more than 150 combined years. Textron Sweden AB designs and manufactures purpose-built, high-end aircraft deicing solutions under the Safeaero brand at our facility in Trelleborg.
Textron Sweden has two main operations: 1) the manufacture and sale of ground support equipment (GSE), in particular deicing equipment, and 2) the distribution of Arctic Cat snowmobiles and off-road vehicles in the Nordin region.
Opportunity
We are looking for a Plant Controller to join our team in Trelleborg. This role provides an opportunity to fain a breadth of experience in a small to mid-size enterprise with exposure to US corporate culture. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual seeking a challenge, who has the drive and ambition to become a leader within the finance/accounting function.
SAP is used for all ERP and accounting functions. As part of a US-based publicly owned company, day-to-day accounting is based on US GAAP, and the business has a requirement to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley with regard to compliance and disclosure.
The roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Managing all accounting operations (A/R, A/P, G/L, inventory, cost accounting, revenue recognition, capex, etc.)
Leading the month end closing process (posting journal entries, performing account reconciliations, preparing expense accruals, analyzing month end flux, submitting final actuals to Textron for consolidation, etc.)
Preparing monthly financial statements and other operational reports for site (whitebook actuals, monthly KPI, analysis of production hours, labor utilization, inventory levels and aging, etc.)
Providing timely, relevant, and accurate reporting and analysis of results against historical, budgeted, and forecasted results
Providing proactive/unsolicited consultation, interpretation, and education of financial and operational matters to various departmental leaders to drive business decisions
Monitoring and implement plant internal controls in accordance with corporate policies
Managing recurring statutory reporting (monthly VAT reporting, SCB surveys, etc.)
Managing the annual physical inventory count and financial analysis of results
Assisting with P&L, balance sheet, and cash forecasting as required
Preparing annual budget
Identifying non-value-added processes within the department and recommend solutions
Providing support to all ad hoc projects (financial analysis, variance analysis, etc.)



Skills, Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting or related field
At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position
Fluent in both Swedish and English
Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Understanding of VAT accounting and reporting
Knowledge of Swedish statutory accounting principles
Proficiency in MS Office products, especially MS Excel (Vlookup, pivot table, sumif, etc.)
Good planning and organizational skills
Strong analytical and data gathering skills
Excellent communication skills, internally and externally
Ability to multi-task and work in a challenging, fast-paced environment
Must demonstrate professionalism and a high level of discretion
Strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude and passion to learn and grow
Must be a team player and act cooperatively with the business
Comfort dealing with ambiguity and the ability to work independently

Desirable Skills, Education and Experience:
Previous experience with SAP software
Previous experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) system
Understanding of Swedish corporation and pension taxes
Experience with financial modeling