Job Description

Location: North Kingstown, United States of AmericaThales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

North Kingstown, R.I., (USA), Onsite

Thales has a vacancy for a Manufacturing Controller to be in charge of plant (personalization center) financials: participating in month-end close activities, ensuring accurate financial data and inventory valuation, preparing on-time KPI’s reporting, leading budget and forecast processes at plant level. Working closely with plant management team and corporate manufacturing controlling, you will play a critical role in driving financial discipline, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making within the manufacturing environment.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Month End Close 20%

- Preparation of manufacturing related Journal entries (facilities and indirect cost reallocation, inventory, perso variances reclassification, accruals).

- Manufacturing expenses (manex) and absorption analysis and correction journals if necessary.

- Material variances (PPV, IVA, Scrap/Obso) follow-up and analysis and correction journals if necessary.

- Inventory valuation - variance analysis and inventory reclassification as per corporate guidelines.

Financial Reporting 15%

- KPI’s reports for Plant Management.

- Monthly closing package for corporate manufacturing controller, including volumes, headcount/productivity, inventory, manex gap analysis and Perso P&L.

- Ad-hoc reports and analysis.

Budgeting and forecasting 10%

- Leading yearly plant budget exercise (on top of Manex including Facilities, Local IT, Capex of the plant).

- Presentation of the budget and load in Anaplan of validated submission. - Leading manufacturing rolling forecasts exercises (several cycles during the year).

- Follow-up on actuals Vs budget / forecast and gap analysis.

Other duties as required - 50%

- Ensure standard costing principles: calculation of hourly rates and update of standard cost in local ERP (Oracle).

- Maintain other financial data set-up in Oracle (direct and indirect cost centers, allocation keys for facilities, IT and indirect).

- Point of contact for Regional BU controller regarding cost of cards personalized in perso center.

- Manufacturing cost control: validate Purchase Request and challenge if necessary.

- Financial Business Partner for local management team: prepare, present and explain the numbers within financial analysis.

- Capex preparation (including payback calculation) and follow-up of plant capex (actuals and forecast).

- Ensure fixed assets valuation, on-time put in service and correct depreciation; lead fixed assets count and manage write down or impairment if necessary.

- Facilitate Stock counts/Asset verification.

- Ensure financial guidelines and policies are respected.

- Point of contact for external and internal auditors (incl. internal control) for areas of responsibility within manufacturing controlling.

Minimum Qualifications

- BA in Finance (or related field) with 5+ years of experience in controlling OR (or related field) with 3+ years of experience in controlling; experience in Manufacturing controlling highly appreciated.

- Abilities - Analytical, problem solving, attention to detail, time management, work under deadlines.

- Interpersonal Skills - Excellent communication, team player, integrity. - Knowledge Manufacturing controlling (standard costing) and accounting principles, knowledge of financial processes of Thales, MS Office, understanding of ERP System, experience in Oracle an asset, Power BI.

- Occasional travel required.

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance.

•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period.

•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off.

•Company provided Life Insurance,

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact us at talentacquisition@us.thalesgroup.com

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

Total Target Cash (TTC) 88,837.50 - 159,868.00 USD Annual

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance

•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period

•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program