Assistant Controller

Provide support to local Controller and Connectors FBP team to ensure and support the financial integrity of the SINT Tijuana Manufacturing site including but not limited to inventory control, product costing, reporting, cost management, SES / VAVE / Procurement projects and account reconciliations. Supports the Finance Business Partners and Operations management teams in the pursuit of continuous improvements in cost, quality & delivery performance.

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Accounting/Finance degree required from an accredited College or University Strong financial/accounting skills.
- Minimum 3 years working experience in a manufacturing environment, working with engineering and operations personnel on development and analysis of cost standards in support of continuous improvement.
- Business Systems experience.
- Ability to priorities and work on own initiative.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills.
- Ability to interact with all levels within the organization.
- Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and organize efficiently.

Responsabilities

Assisting in the preparation of monthly Operational results, annual budgets and forecasts Supporting the Controller to deliver site objectives including cost management, lead time, inventory and efficiency improvements ensuring financial impacts are validated and tracked in accordance with the company guidelines. Generate monthly inventory reconciliations, monitoring inventory profile to avoid over procurement, driving accuracy through management of the cycle count process, ensuring accurate recording and understanding of inventory issues, scrap and obsolete items. Monitoring of standard costs, support of the annual cost roll process. Permanent review and analysis of expense account entries and expense reclasses, if required. Review and audit cycle counts in the Tijuana Manufacturing site, prepare reports to monitor count adjustments, approval documentation and annual compliance to SINT policy. Support Controller and Finance Business Partners with special/adhoc project work as required. Assist in Internal or External audits and compliance requests. Analyze and identify impact on changes or updates to standard costs. Comply with Smiths policies, internal work rules and leadership behaviors. Comply with and participate in all Smiths quality, safety, health and environmental programs, as well as its policies, procedures and training requirements. Prevent violence and promote a supportive organizational environment. Maintain a clean, orderly and well-maintained work area. Attend and participate in the organization's training and development. This job description is not a list of all activities and responsibilities of the position. Other functions can be assigned according to the needs of the organization

Why Smiths Interconnect?

- Global Impact: As part of Smiths Group, a global engineering leader, you’ll be working on ground-breaking technologies that make a difference in industries that are shaping the future.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career progression across Smiths Interconnect and the wider Smiths Group.
- Innovative Culture: Join a collaborative and innovative team, where your ideas and contributions are valued and rewarded.
- Competitive Package: We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and performance-related incentives.
- Location: Dundee is an exciting city with a growing tech sector and vibrant cultural scene, making it a great place to live and work.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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About Smiths Interconnect:

Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems.

Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.