Plant Controller

Who We Are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene with our corporate headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being. Essity does this through innovative brands in the areas of Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. At Essity you will find a caring and compassionate culture where we remain grounded in our beliefs & behaviors.

About the Role

Essity North America Health and Medical Solutions is currently seeking a Plant Controller who will be a business partner to the stakeholders and lead the senior leadership team through various financial controls, annual budgeting, & quarterly forecasting. We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace.

This is an onsite role, and the ideal candidate should live in the Manchester, CT area or is willing to relocate.

What You Will Do

• Business partner and consultant for senior leadership team regarding all financial issues;


• Functional manager of the controlling functions for the manufacturing site;


• Partner with other PS Medical controllers and financial functions within the company;


• Responsible for driving budget, forecasting, and AP-process;


• Set up monthly final account for the manufacturing site according to local statutory and Essity PC’s instructions and guidelines;


• Capex support and follow-up while taking ownership of site assets regarding content and valuation;


• Project follow-up for building and equipment;


• Continuously analyze deviations of financial performance and support actions to improve financial results;


• Follow controlling standards and other Essity policies such as MICR and legal regulations;


• Ensure that accounting and reporting rules are being maintained and followed;


• Implement SAP CO in the manufacturing site;


• Additional responsibilities as required.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance and/or Economics;


• Minimum 5 years of relevant manufacturing controlling experience;


• Sage100 experience preferred;


• Self-starter with a strategic mindset working independently while multi-tasking;


• Strong knowledge of production processes and operations;


• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills;

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Compensation and Benefits:

Expected Compensation:

$95,000 - $135,000 annual salary range + annual incentive bonus + benefits.

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance;




• Wellness program provided through Rally;




• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA);




• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution;




• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance;




• Employee Assistance Program;




• PTO offering with Paid Holidays;




• Voluntary benefits to include critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance;




• Employee discounts program;




• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.

About Our DEI Culture

Guided by our Beliefs & Behavior, our culture is the foundation that connects our history with our future. At Essity, care, collaboration and inclusion are more than buzzwords, they are practiced on an everyday basis. And with a purpose of breaking barriers to wellbeing, promoting gender equality and enable customers and consumers to lead a fuller life at all stages of life, DEI is in our core.

As we work in diverse teams across geographies, cultures and professional areas, inclusive leadership is something we expect from ourselves and each other. In our leadership platform, we express this as leveraging the power of differences. From experience we know that diverse and inclusive teams are key to innovate and profitably grow our business while simultaneously address our ambitious climate targets.

Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total Rewards.

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

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