Operations Controller - Pawtucket

ZOLL Medical is a growing, innovation-driven company on the forefront of delivering medical devices to save lives, and software solutions to improve efficiency. With customers in more than 140 countries, we continue to expand our reach, as well as our product offerings. Hospitals, emergency medical services (EMS), and others trust us to provide high-quality products and exceptional customer service. ZOLL products are used every day across the globe to save the lives of people who suffer sudden cardiac arrest. From Real CPR Help® technology—an industry first—to the world’s only wearable defibrillator, our capabilities and features set us apart. But none of this would be possible without the motivation and dedication of ZOLL employees, and we’re invested in their success.

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Join our team. It’s a great time to be a part of ZOLL!

Job Summary:

Provide direct financial and analytical support to the Site Leader and management team and support corporate finance with analysis and closing requirements In this role, the person will work as a business partner with the Site Lead in order to help drive productivity and operational performance to improve profitability and cash flow.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, and oversee the monthly forecasts for the site manufacturing departments
• Coordinate with the Site Cost accountant and corporate cost team the development, and oversight of the site standard costs including the establishment and accuracy of standard cost system for the site.
• Be an active, engaged business partner with site leadership team.

• Purchasing related (site level):

  • Perform D&B and financial analysis on potential new suppliers Review/Approve expense and capital requisitions

  • Act as liaison between suppliers, purchasing and accounts payable to resolve issues.

  • Assist with quotes and perform "full cost of ownership" (landed cost) analysis where requested.

  • Assist with terms and discounting negotiations if needed.

• Inventory metrics and reporting (site level):

  • Inventory levels

  • Material variance analysis (PPV)

  • Excess and obsolete process management

  • Reserve analysis and preparation

  • Used equipment status, levels and reserve

• Act as liaison between suppliers, purchasing and accounts payable to resolve issues.
• Establish processes to gather and monitor critical financial and manufacturing information necessary for the Site Leader to make informed decisions
• Provide accurate and timely financial analysis of potential business transactions related to manufacturing expenditures.
• Excess and obsolete process management
• Overhead costs and trends
• Labor costs and efficiency (absorption analysis)
• Assist with terms and discounting negotiations if needed.
• Management of site forecasting process
• Be a business partner with Corporate Finance as well as Corporate Governance and operations. Engage proactively.
• Provide financial and strategic guidance to operations leadership to support internal and external customers.
• Used equipment status, levels and reserve
• Inventory levels
• Share best practices with other ZOLL factories.
• Establish, maintain, analyze and report on Operational financials and metrics of the site.
• Provide financial guidance and reporting of the site.
• Travel to and partner with other manufacturing leaders in ZOLL to help drive all ZOLL (i.e., One ZOLL) operating performance.
• Manage close process and prepare and approve entries of employees.
• Assist with quotes and perform "full cost of ownership" (landed cost) analysis where requested.
• Material variance analysis (PPV)

• Provide monthly, quarterly, annual comparative financial reports for site including:

  • Expense actuals to budget and prior year

  • Material costs by product

  • Labor costs and efficiency (absorption analysis)

  • Overhead costs and trends

  • Other Costs of Goods Sold analysis and forecasting

• Cash Flow analysis on capital expenditures
• Analyze and report on cost elements and make suggestions to manage costs. (Make/Buy, etc.)
• Develop and manage the annual budget process for the site.
• Other Costs of Goods Sold analysis and forecasting
• Expense actuals to budget and prior year
• Reserve analysis and preparation
• Material costs by product
• Special projects as requested.
• Perform D&B and financial analysis on potential new suppliers Review/Approve expense and capital requisitions
• Be a key contributor in the developing, monitoring and maintenance of financial control procedures within Operations at the site.
• Provide ROI analysis and recommendations for large capital investments.

Skills:

• Excellent Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
• Strong Communication skills.
• Sarbanes Oxley 404 experience
• Must be a self-starter with a strong pro-active work ethics
• Oracle Experience desired

Education and Experience:

• 5 years minimum of progressive financial analysis, reporting, and business support experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in (or with a concentration in) Finance or Accounting

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

ZOLL Medical Corporation appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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