Kenneth Jinks
About Kenneth Jinks
Kenneth Jinks is a Plant Finance Business Partner currently working at Kennametal in New Albany, Indiana. He has extensive experience in finance and accounting roles across various companies, including positions as Controller and Accounting Manager.
Current Role at Kennametal
Kenneth Jinks serves as the Plant Finance Business Partner at Kennametal, a position he has held since 2022. He works in New Albany, Indiana, where he focuses on financial management and strategic planning within the plant operations. His role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure financial performance aligns with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in Finance and Management
Before joining Kennametal, Kenneth Jinks held several key positions in finance and management. He worked as a Controller at Martinrea International from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as a Plant Controller at Amcor for nine months in 2022 and at Lear Corporation for ten months in 1999-2000. His earlier experience includes roles at Nifco America Corp. as Accounting Manager from 2008 to 2012 and at Plastech as Controller from 2000 to 2007.
Educational Background in Accounting and Business
Kenneth Jinks earned a Bachelor of Science and Associate of Science in Accounting and Information Technology from the University of Indianapolis, studying from 1981 to 1985. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 1998 to 2000.
Career Timeline and Key Roles
Kenneth Jinks has a diverse career spanning over three decades in finance and operations management. His career includes significant roles such as Plant Controller at United Technologies from 1989 to 1999 and at Blackhawk Automotive Plastics for four months in 2007. His extensive experience across various companies has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of financial operations in manufacturing settings.