Plant Controller

About Kennametal With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at  kennametal.com . Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. Job Title:  Plant Controller Location:  Latrobe, PA or Bedford, PA *Relocation assistance provided if applicable* Job Summary: The Plant Controller provides strategic financial leadership and stewardship to the Plant Management team. This role partners across all areas of the business, serving as a trusted advisor to Business Unit Leaders and supporting the effective delivery of operational and financial objectives. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Plant Controller is responsible for developing accurate financial forecasts, enabling data-driven decision-making, and collaborating on business proposals and special projects. The role plays a critical part in aligning financial insights with operational strategies. Key responsibilities include performing financial reporting and analysis related to profit planning, cost management, and capital expenditures. The role also focuses on delivering clear, actionable financial insights through structured reporting views, while identifying key profitability drivers and trends. Based on financial analysis and a deep understanding of the business, the Plant Controller provides recommendations that support improved financial performance and informed strategic decisions. Key Job Responsibilities: Business Partnering & Leadership Support Serves as a visible leader supporting business-critical functions across the organization Effectively communicates financial results and insights to both financial and non-financial stakeholders, fostering strong cross-functional collaboration Acts as a facilitator on strategic and tactical initiatives to support achievement of business objectives Provides both support and constructive challenge to ensure business decisions align with strategy and optimize, protect, and grow company assets Drives improvements in operational performance and efficiency Delivers meaningful, actionable insights and recommendations based on historical performance and forward-looking financial analysis Builds and maintains strong business partner relationships across functions and regions Responds to stakeholder and customer needs in a timely and effective manner Shares expertise to enhance stakeholders’ understanding of financial management processes and best practices Supports the delivery of financial, operational, and strategic insights throughout the organization Promotes an open and collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous process…