Crystal Latimer

Experience

1. Controller

   Voltava

   Dec 2025 — Present

   Lead plant-level financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis, including monthly actuals vs. budget and forecast variance explanations to support operational and leadership decision-making• Prepare and present comprehensive weekly and monthly financial reporting packages for local leadership and Corporate, clearly explaining business performance, risks, and opportunities.• Partner closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to assess financial impact of operational decisions and support cost-effective growth and footprint strategy.• Spearhead cost savings initiatives and validate cost calculations for savings measures, incorporating approved actions into forecasts and long-term financial plans.• Develop and enhance budgeting, forecasting, and reporting local tools to improve accuracy, transparency, and depth of variance analysis.• Coordinate and direct annual operating plan, monthly forecasts, and long-range planning activities for sales, labor, overhead, and operating results.• Monitor plant spending and controllable costs to ensure fiscal discipline and achievement of budget targets.• Analyze financial performance trends, historical results, and forward-looking assumptions to identify improvement opportunities and drive corrective actions.• Serve as financial advisor to plant leadership on short-term and long-term financial objectives, risks, and mitigation strategies.• Maintain complete financial oversight of plant operations, including P&L ownership, balance sheet activity, and compliance with corporate accounting policies.