Job Description

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Summary:

Our award-winning client is seeking a Plant Controller to join their team. As the Plant Controller, drive financial excellence by monitoring performance indicators, analyzing productivity projects, managing cost accounting, and collaborating on budgets. Strengthen financial controls, oversee audits, and lead continuous improvement initiatives, utilizing SAP for data analysis and maintaining SOPs for operational enhancement.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor Weekly Performance Indicators: Provide insights derived from weekly performance indicators to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Analyze Productivity Projects: Conduct thorough analyses of productivity projects, comparing outcomes with other locations for optimization.
• Manage Cost Accounting: Oversee cost accounting processes, monthly closes, and conduct variance analyses for effective financial control.
• Collaborate on Budgets and Forecasts: Work closely with plant and HQ teams to collaboratively develop and refine budgets and forecasts.
• Strengthen Financial Controls: Implement and enhance financial controls and processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee Internal Controls and Coordinate Audits: Manage internal controls and coordinate audits to maintain a robust financial governance framework.
• Review Monthly Reconciliations: Conduct thorough reviews of monthly reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Efficiently Use SAP for Data Analysis: Utilize SAP for effective data analysis, leveraging its capabilities for informed decision-making.
• Create and Maintain SOPs for Continuous Improvement: Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to drive continuous improvement in financial processes.
• Collaborate with Plant Departments and Manage Local Procurement: Foster collaboration with plant departments, managing local procurement activities for financial optimization.
• Lead Special Projects and Continuous Improvement Efforts: Take the lead on special projects and initiatives aimed at continuous improvement within the financial domain.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Management experience.
• Strong attention to detail, adaptability, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive and resilient.