The client is an international manufacturing company known for its strong industrial presence and commitment to technology and process excellence.
The local plant is notable for its high-volume production capabilities and dedication to quality, efficiency, and operational performance.
The client promotes a collaborative environment where finance and operations work together to achieve tangible results and drive continuous improvement.
In this context, the Plant Controller plays a crucial role by ensuring accurate financial insights and supporting decision-making processes at the manufacturing site.
This role involves collaborating with production, supply chain, and finance teams to focus on cost control, performance analysis, budgeting, reporting accuracy, and operational partnership.
The key responsibilities for the Plant Controller include monitoring and analyzing plant costs, production variances, material consumption, labor efficiency, and overheads.
The controller is tasked with preparing comprehensive monthly management reports detailing key performance indicators, budget comparisons, cost trends, and margin analysis.
They maintain accurate product costing within the ERP system and support the plant's budgeting and forecasting cycles by gathering and verifying operational data.
Additionally, they conduct detailed cost analyses for various production factors and provide financial insights to enhance operational decisions across production, maintenance, supply chain, and quality functions.
The position requires a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, with experience in a manufacturing environment.
A strong understanding of cost accounting, product costing, variance analysis, and manufacturing KPI analysis is essential.
Candidates should be well-versed in ERP systems, ideally SAP, and possess strong Excel skills.
The role demands an individual who can communicate effectively with operational teams, translating complex financial data into actionable insights.
The Plant Controller should be analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying financial discrepancies and improvement opportunities in reporting accuracy and cost transparency.