Financial Controller – Memphis Manufacturing

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. The Site Controller, Memphis Manufacturing, provides end-to-end financial leadership for Memphis Manufacturing Operations, with accountability for financial and management reporting, planning, controls, and statutory compliance. This role leads all factory-level financial reporting and consolidations, ensuring accurate, timely, and decision-useful reporting of budgets, forecasts, actual results, and key operational KPIs.

As a core member of the Memphis Manufacturing leadership team, the Site Controller partners closely with the Sr Director of Operations to help set and execute the strategic direction of the factory. Through rigorous financial analysis, planning, and performance management, the role ensures that operational and investment decisions are grounded in sound financial data and aligned with enterprise objectives.

What will you be doing?

The Site Controller, reporting to the Sr Director Finance – Ortho Manufacturing, serves as the primary liaison with corporate and group finance teams, as well as internal and external auditors, ensuring adherence to MAPS, SOX, the Group Finance Manual, and all relevant financial governance requirements. In partnership with Finance Operations, the role ensures effective processes and internal controls are embedded across the site to support compliance, risk management, and sustainable financial performance.

Overall, the Site Controller acts as a proactive business partner to the management team—driving financial discipline, operational transparency, and continuous improvement while enabling the factory to deliver against its financial and strategic objectives.

• 25% Act as Finance Business Partner to Sr Director of Operations - Memphis manufacturing operations, specifically setting the strategic direction of the function as well as ensuring underlying reporting processes are robust and accurate
• 15% Lead analysis, review and preparation of the monthly Management and Financial reporting packages, with particular focus in highlighting business trends, risks and opportunities and mitigation strategies
• 20% Partner with the operations leaders to deliver all short and long term financial targets. Supervising and assessing progress against the financial targets established in annual budgets and forecasts. Anticipating potential risks and putting forward appropriate recommendations to mitigate risks.
• 15% Partner with manufacturing leaders to identity and analyze waste across the facility and implement efficiency (OPEX) initiatives to drive gross margin accretion
• 10% Coordinate and own the annual budgeting and forecasting process across the site
• 15% Development & Coaching of local finance team + Ad Hoc)

Location: Memphis, TN

Education: BS in Finance or Accounting, MBA or CPA (or equivalent) preferred

What will you need to be successful?

• 10+ years of in a qualified accounting/finance role
• 5+ years of in manufacturing cost accounting role
• 5+ years of supervisory experience, current team of four
• Medical device manufacturing a plus

Travel Requirements:  <5%   

You Unlimited.

• Inclusion + Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website https://www.smith-nephew.com/

• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement  

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day  

• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program 

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)  

• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship  

• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!  

Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.