Precision AG Engineering Controller

Who We Are Looking For:

At AGCO, we believe that when our employees succeed, our business succeeds. It is a people philosophy that we believe and invest in. We make sure all our employees – in every function, every geography and at every level – have the tools they need to be successful and take charge of their career. Because when our people grow, our business grows. Every day. Every way.

The Precision AG Engineering Controller will be responsible to provide finance and controlling support to the Global EFG/ Precision AG Engineering group. The role will work closely with the NPI Engineering Finance group and the EFG Engineering organization, as well as Purchasing and Manufacturing, to define savings, and cost reductions opportunities. Additionally, the role will work closely with Product Management and will be required to translate "new product or service ideas" into a business model evaluation. The role is global in scope and will report to the Global PA&D Finance Lead. Close cooperation and frequent interaction with other senior leaders will be required.

What You Will Do:

• Prioritize global AGCO Precision AG Engineering Spend (roughly 50-60 mUSD annually)
• Drive cross-site optimization and budget allocation.
• Cost out initiative tracking and reporting.
• Create transparency on AGCO Precision AG Engineering Spend (both, NPI related and stand-alone)
• Strategic project target setting for CAPEX, OPEX, and Price and Product costs for EFG.
• Project controlling and tracking for EFG project and alignment of annual budget with project roadmap
• Conduct monthly review with EFG Engineering Lead
• Contribute to business case and financial project control for key growth areas.
• Engineering Operating Expense (OPEX) control
• Provide guidance on correct OPEX/CAPEX treatment in line with US GAAP requirements.
  • Develop methodology to evaluate agile software development methods financially.
  • Develop value capture framework for precision ag technologies to properly assess benefits and support prioritization decisions.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Engineering with work experience in Finance and Controlling
• 5-7 years business experience required.
• Background in financial appraisal and costing techniques as well as an understanding in AGCO’s product portfolio
• Understanding of cost reduction process and methodology.
• Understanding of product development process and projects.

A Plus If You Have:

• Masters or MBA preferred.
• Certified Management Accountant a plus

Travel Required:

Less than 30%

What we offer:

Experience our global diversity and enterprising spirit while helping us create innovative technologies and a positive impact that helps feed the world’s nearly 8 billion people. From the day you decide to join AGCO, we want to engage and excite you and we’re clear on where we want to go as a business and we trust you to help us there. Whether you want to learn a new skill or you aspire to do something different, we can help you develop the skills you need to take your career - and our business - to the next level.

We also invite you to “Make the Most of YOU” - Benefits include: health care and wellness plans, flexible and virtual work options (where available), 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays and paid time off, flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, company philanthropic programs, company perks programs, and much more…

Please note that this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, responsibilities or benefits and may change at any time with or without notice.

AGCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

AGCO is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural engineering with a portfolio of exciting international brands which deliver solutions to farmers in 140 countries through a full line offer from tractors and combine harvesters to protein production systems and smart farming software solutions – to an environment where the future is happening now. Join us as we bring agriculture into the future.