Plant Controller
Core
Financial sparring partner for the Plant Director and local management team, translating operational performance into financial insights to drive profitability and cost efficiency.
Role type
Plant Controller (Cost Accounting & FP&A)
Builds
Monthly financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, CAPEX business cases, and cost optimization for a frozen food production plant.
Domain
FMCG / Food Industry / Manufacturing
Required skills
Manufacturing economics, Standard costing, Inventory valuation, Operational KPIs, Variance analysis, Budgeting & Forecasting, CAPEX modeling, Cost allocation
Preferred skills
SAP (FI/costing), Power BI
Responsibilities
Ensure accurate and timely monthly financial reporting and closing; Analyze actuals vs. budget/forecast and explain variances using operational parameters; Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes; Develop and support CAPEX dossiers and business cases; Manage and optimize standard costs and cost allocations; Monitor production variances to ensure cost prices reflect operational reality; Track inventory valuation, movements, depreciation, and inventory accuracy; Identify and quantify opportunities to save costs, increase productivity, and standardize processes.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC