Plant Controller
Core
Oversee all financial activities within a manufacturing plant, ensuring accurate reporting, cost control, budgeting, and compliance while acting as a strategic partner to plant management.
Role type
Senior Plant Controller (Manufacturing Finance)
Builds
Financial plans, cost models, management reports, and capital expenditure cases for automotive manufacturing operations.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Industrial finance
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Financial planning & analysis, Cost accounting, Month-end closing, Inventory management, Internal controls, Capital expenditure management, Team leadership, Variance analysis, Budgeting, Strategic business partnering
Preferred skills
Manufacturing environment experience, Audit experience, Advanced communication skills
Technologies
ERP systems, Financial modeling tools, Inventory management systems
Responsibilities
Prepare annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly financial projections; Monitor plant performance against budget and forecast targets; Lead month-end closing activities and ensure accurate financial reporting; Oversee inventory accounting, valuation, and cycle counts; Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and local statutory requirements; Partner with production and supply chain teams to monitor manufacturing KPIs; Evaluate investment proposals and track capital expenditures; Lead and develop finance and accounting staff within the plant.