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Plant Controller, San Diego (Hybrid)

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Plant Controller, San Diego (Hybrid)

San Diego, CA

Job Description Summary

Operations Finance Manager (San Diego Plant Controller) will be responsible for the creation, validation, analysis, and communication of financial and operational data relating to several components of the business' operations: capital, inventory, and manufacturing variances.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

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We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you'll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic financial business partner to the San Diego, CA Reagents Plant Manager. Also, requires close working relationships with the Operations Leadership Team.
  • Business partner with manufacturing site including:
    • Validating production volumes and analyzing leverage
    • Ensuring that productivity factors are in-line with expectations
    • Working with Operations and Strategic Sourcing to minimize material inflation
    • Conducting reviews to ensure staffing and overhead structures are appropriate
    • Validating that manufacturing variances to standard and start-up costs are accurate
    • Ensure timely and accurate financial performance reporting / perform month end close activity
    • Review annual physical inventory and/or cycle-count program to ensure accuracy
  • Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and ASR for the San Diego plant: manufacturing variance/absorption, spending, capital, inventory, revaluation, & E&O forecasting.
  • Develop new analyses / financial models to drive management decisions and cost improvement.
  • Drive operational improvements, maintain, and improve processes and controls.
  • Ad hoc support or special projects.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in business with emphasis in accounting finance, engineering or in related field required. MBA and/or CPA preferred. Any additional certifications (CMA, CME, etc.) nice to have.
  • A minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in an Accounting/Finance role (with 2 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in a plant manufacturing environment) preferred.
  • Ability to supervise a variety of complex tasks simultaneously in a multi-priority environment.
  • Owning and driving financial reporting & results: consistently exceeding results.
  • Experience with capital budgeting, including IRR / NPV principals and product costing methodologies, financial analysis, and cost accounting, finance principles, GAAP and internal controls.
  • Strong Financial systems and tools knowledge and utilization skills (HFM, SAP, BPC, JDE).
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel: creating and manipulating complex spreadsheets and ability to create reports from complicated database systems
  • Demonstrated ability to use logic, reasoning, and critical thinking in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to build credibility with and challenge partners to drive initiatives and deliver high impact solutions to meet business needs.
  • Strong collaboration and demonstrated ability to establish relationships and build rapport with all levels of management through informed discussions and presentations.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

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Primary Work Location

USA CA - San Diego Bldg A&B

Additional Locations

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At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates-their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates' progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information
$107,000.00 - $176,500.00 USD Annual

Client-provided location(s): San Diego, CA, USA
Job ID: BD-75070117008
Employment Type: Other