Controller - Operations Finance Manager

We're seeking a talented Controller - Operations Finance Manager to join our Finance team at our York, SC Cummins location.

In this role, you will:

• Drive strategic business decisions by applying business and marketplace insights to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and support decisions that advance organisational goals and performance.
• Provide financial insights by analysing financial trends, variances, opportunities, and risks to deliver actionable recommendations that improve business results and support leadership decision-making.
• Lead accurate forecasting and planning by partnering with stakeholders to develop reliable forecasts, validate assumptions, and provide forward-looking financial projections aligned with business strategy.
• Build strong business partnerships by collaborating across functions to influence decision-making, align stakeholders, and drive solutions that support organisational objectives.
• Ensure financial integrity and compliance by maintaining the accuracy of financial data, investigating variances, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with applicable financial regulations and policies.
• Communicate complex information effectively by translating financial data and business insights into clear, meaningful messages tailored to different audiences, enabling informed decision-making at all levels.
• Drive accountability and execution by prioritising work, removing obstacles, and ensuring commitments are met while maintaining a strong focus on results, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Develop inclusive and adaptable relationships by fostering collaboration across diverse teams, adapting to changing business needs, managing challenges effectively, and contributing to a culture of growth, inclusion, and high performance.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• To lead plant financial performance as the finance leader for the York, SC and Manning, SC manufacturing sites, providing financial guidance and insights that support operational and business objectives.
• To build strong partnerships and influence decisions by collaborating closely with plant leadership and the North America Accounting team to achieve strategic goals, support month-end close activities, and ensure sound financial decision-making.
• To maintain financial controls and compliance by establishing and sustaining a strong control environment, ensuring accurate financial reporting, conducting balance sheet reviews, and driving accountability across both sites.
• To develop talent and support growth by coaching and developing a team of four direct reports while providing financial analysis and support for Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems strategic initiatives that drive business performance and continuous improvement.

Education, licences, certifications: College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required. Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification required.

Experience: Significant experience required, including managerial and budgetary experience in a small operations manufacturing or distribution centre environment.