Overview
Plant Controller role at TE Connectivity in Hastings, UK. Lead the finance function and act as a key business partner to the Plant Manager and leadership team. Responsible for financial planning, reporting, analysis, robust cost control and compliance, while driving improvements in operational performance and supporting strategic investment decisions.
Your Main Tasks
* Working collaboratively with direct reports in solving operational problems and supporting accounting processes not moved to FSC; elevating operational challenges to senior management
* Lead the plant’s financial forecasting and reporting processes (monthly, quarterly, annual).
* Provide financial support and challenge to the Plant Manager and leadership team, influencing decision-making and strategy.
* Review and analyse plant performance, including standard costing, variance analysis (materials, labour, overheads, subcontracting), and margin management.
* Drive financial performance improvements across all operational areas, including material spend, labour productivity, overhead control and working capital optimisation
* Evaluate and support decisions on capacity expansion, automation and make-or-buy opportunities
* Prepare financial justifications (CERs) and monitor project returns
* Maintain standard costs, lead the annual re-costing process, and collaborate with supply chain to manage inventory levels
* Ensure strong internal controls, compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and adherence to corporate accounting policies
* Lead, coach, and develop the finance team, building capability and supporting career growth.
* Assisting with the preparation of required monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Legal Entity
* Conducting a quality review of statutory tax reports.
* Developing ad hoc reports for authorities and internal clients/stakeholders
* Ensuring the chapter of account is consistent with local and global books
* Reviewing financial data periodically to ensure fairness and completeness
* Conducting hands-on training in the various tools and procedures used to accomplish the job
* Supporting local and cross-functional projects and initiatives
Your Ideal Background
* Degree-level education in Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
* Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) strongly preferred.
* 5–10 years’ finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Strong expertise in standard costing, variance analysis and cost accounting.
* Demonstrated ability in financial forecasting, modelling and performance analysis.
* Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, procurement and supply chain drivers.
* Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Operational Excellence concepts desirable
* Systems experience: SAP, advanced Excel and BI/reporting tools
* Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing finance team
What TE Connectivity Offers
* A strategic role with direct influence on plant performance
* The opportunity to work in a global organisation with strong investment in people and technology
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Career progression opportunities within a worldwide manufacturing group
About TE Connectivity
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 9,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 130 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS.
What TE Connectivity Offers (additional benefits)
* Competitive Salary Package
* Performance-Based Bonus Plans
* Health and Wellness Incentives
* Employee Stock Purchase Program
* Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
* Employee Resource Group
Important Notice Regarding Recruitment Fraud
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, do not engage or provide personal information, and report the incident to local authorities.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Finance and Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
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