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Huhtamaki · 1 day ago

Controller, Plastics

positionNew Vienna, OH
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Huhtamaki is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, delivering innovative products for many of the world’s most recognized foodservice, consumer goods, and retail brands. The Plastics Operations Controller will serve as the financial leader for the US plastics manufacturing facilities, driving cost leadership and operational performance while partnering closely with Plant Managers.

Consumer GoodsManufacturingPackaging Services

Responsibilities

Deliver insights that improve performance, productivity, and cost competitiveness
Lead product costing, cost modeling, variance analysis, and cost to serve studies
Own financial forecasting, budgeting, and monthly performance reviews
Support the Plant Managers at both locations on decisions related to inventory, cost accounting, and capital investments
Translate analytics into clear, actionable recommendations
Prepare and present operational KPIs and performance trends
Evaluate and monitor capital projects, ROI, and capacity utilization
Apply for and track state and local incentives
Ensure strong internal controls across operational finance processes
Support local, state, and federal reporting requirements
Partner with centralized Finance teams to maintain alignment and integrity
Manage and develop a small, high-performing finance team across both plants
Champion continuous improvement projects as finance expert or process owner
Enhance reporting through automation, visualization, and ERP discipline

Qualification

Operations finance leadershipCost modelingFinancial forecastingData visualizationLean methodologyCPA certificationChange leadershipERP disciplineCommunication skillsTeam management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's desirable
5+ years of operations finance leadership experience in manufacturing
Strong digital and analytical skills (data visualization, dashboards, automation)
Ability to influence cross functional partners at all levels
Experience leading change and continuous improvement (Lean, Kaizen, CI)
Strong communication skills and the ability to simplify complex analysis

Preferred

CPA or CMA certification
Experience with Oracle, BI tools, and advanced Excel

Company

Huhtamaki

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Huhtamäki is a global manufacturer of consumer and specialty packaging. Head office in Espoo, Finland
dateFounded in 1920
location
Espoo, Southern Finland, FIN
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://huhtamaki.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.81B
Key Investors
OP Corporate Bank
2025-09-04Post Ipo Debt· $349.7M
2025-08-22Post Ipo Debt· $2.34B
2025-06-18Post Ipo Debt· $172.14M

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