Junior Business Controller – Supply Chain

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Are you an analytical, detail-oriented finance professional who wants to make a real impact in a global organization? Join DeLaval as a Junior Business Controller – Supply Chain, where you’ll partner closely with Supply Chain leaders across North and Latin America to drive financial insight, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

About DeLaval

DeLaval is a global leader in solutions that improve the performance of farms for professional food producers. We help our customers reduce their environmental footprint while improving food production, profitability, and the well-being of people and animals. Founded over 140 years ago in Sweden, DeLaval employs approximately 4,000 people and operates in more than 100 markets worldwide as part of the Tetra Laval Group, alongside Tetra Pak and Sidel.

About the Role

In this role, you will support day-to-day cost accounting, operational reporting, and business controlling activities for our Americas Supply Chain operations. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, analyze performance, and help translate data into actionable insights that improve manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Supply Chain managers to analyze and improve financial performance across factories, warehouses, and support operations
• Maintain accurate product costing, including verification of master data and calculation methods
• Support business cases and cost improvement initiatives
• Calculate, investigate, and follow up on production and purchasing variances
• Support and technically administer the cycle count process
• Develop and support financial forecasting foundations
• Perform data and database analysis with a strong focus on Supply Chain topics
• Prepare and support reporting for manufacturing, warehousing, freight, and related areas
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, internal controls, and company policies
• Support internal and external audit requests related to Supply Chain
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and help implement sustainable solutions
• Handle sensitive financial and business information with discretion and confidentiality

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–3 years of experience in finance and accounting
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reporting skills
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA strongly preferred)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Power BI or Copilot experience is a plus
• High attention to detail with the ability to analyze large datasets
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner with business stakeholders
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment
• Comfort working primarily in an office-based environment
• English fluency required; Spanish or Portuguese is a plus
• Manufacturing, cost accounting, multinational, or multi-currency experience is a plus

Travel

Up to 5% travel, primarily within the United States with occasional international travel.

What to expect

At DeLaval, you’ll be part of a global organization with a strong purpose and a collaborative, performance‑driven culture. We value curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement, and we support our employees in building meaningful, long‑term careers.

Why Join DeLaval?

• Purpose‑Driven Work – Contribute to solutions that support sustainable food production, animal well‑being, and responsible farming worldwide.
• Global Exposure – Work closely with Supply Chain and finance stakeholders across North and Latin America in an international business environment.
• Professional Development – Gain hands‑on experience in business controlling, cost accounting, and operational finance with opportunities to learn from experienced leaders.
• Collaborative Culture – Join a supportive, team‑oriented environment that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Stability & Growth – Be part of a well‑established global company with a long history of innovation and investment in its people.

Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Learning and professional development opportunities
• Office‑based role with exposure to global operations

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

DeLaval is an Equal Opportunity employer!