Assistant Plant Controller

Assistant Plant Controller

ABOUT TENNECO

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values–radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win–or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Plant Controller with a strong focus on accounting and controlling tasks. As Assistant Plant Controller within our finance department, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of our Finance processes. This key position is based in our plant in Mölnlycke, Gothenburg (Sweden), where you will be supporting the Plant Controller in the monitoring of plant performances, providing appropriate deviation analysis versus expected result.

We welcome you who see yourself as highly qualified and motivated candidate having 3-5 years of working experience within finance. We offer you the opportunity to develop and thrive in the role supported by our senior international expert team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for ongoing accounting activities within the FM companies.
• Manage the preparation of the monthly end close processes and support the Plant controller with reporting on financial result, capex/opex cost, inventory trend and variances analysis.
• Preparation of tax declaration VAT / Payroll
• Preparation cash flow forecasts
• Managing and supporting outsourced finance operations within Shared Services, including AP, AR, Treasury, and GL.
• Overseeing statutory reporting and ensuring compliance with local accounting standards, tax regulations, and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible, with the support of Plant controller, of reporting and accruals according to Swedish accounting standards and US GAAP
• Supporting external audits.
• Assure the balance sheet monthly reconciliation process.
• Support the budget and internal forecasting process.
• Support the process of ensuring compliance of all processes towards Sarbanes-Oxley ACT (SOX) and internal/external audits ensuring proper documentation and addressing any identified issues.
• Super User for Jeeves Accounting, including responsibility for maintaining the accounting modules and implementing changes when required.
• Maintain and update finance databases and systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.
• Support the administrative tasks within the department.
• Corporate with all areas of the business to gain a strong understanding of items that influence the P&L & Balance sheet. Act as a point of contact for finance-related inquiries from employees, managers providing guidance and support on control and compliance matters.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

To be successful in this position, we believe that you have the following qualifications.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance and/or Business Administration
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience from senior roles in financial accounting, financial control or audit, with clear accountability for accounting quality, statutory reporting and compliance 
• Demonstrated ability to support organizational, process or system change in a complex, cross-functional and preferably international environment, with excellence in planning and execution. 
• Proficient in ERP systems, JEEVES, SAP and OneStream are meritorious
• Strategic vision and communication skills related to finance objectives. 
• Ownership, proactive approach.
• Strong knowledge of Swedish accounting rules K3 and IFRS, as well as internal control, audit requirements and accounting governance
• Experience of working with Shared Service Centre.
• Good knowledge of ERP system. JEEVES, SAP and OneStream are meritorious
• Fluency in Swedish and English, orally and written

In addition to your work skills, we highly value your personality. You are an inspiring, clear and accountable team member who creates direction, engagement and trust. You have a strong quality and compliance mindset, with the integrity and courage to challenge, escalate and act when standards are not met. You are structured and outcome-oriented with sound judgment, and you communicate with ease across functions, countries and organizational levels.

We think you have an ambition for growth and an eagerness for keeping up to date with the latest in financial reporting, accounting standards and finance digitalization.

We don’t want average. We want exceptional. We want someone who’s hungry to build, unafraid to challenge, and bold enough to lead with empathy, speed, and precision. Sound like you? Let us know.