We are partnering with a leading global manufacturing organization to appoint an experienced Plant Controller for a large, complex production facility. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, with a strong relationship to divisional finance leadership, the Plant Controller will serve as a strategic partner to the operation. This individual will lead the site’s finance function while helping management improve productivity, profitability, working capital and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and performance analysis
- Partner with operational leaders to identify and implement business improvements
- Provide clear financial insight to support operational and commercial decision-making
- Lead plant cost accounting, including multi-level routings and bill-of-material costing
- Coordinate capital appropriation requests and conduct post-investment reviews
- Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
- Support business-unit reporting requirements and corporate initiatives
- Oversee and develop the site finance team
- Work closely with colleagues across accounting, procurement and plant operations
Candidate Profile:- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related discipline
- At least five years of relevant finance or controllership experience
- Strong manufacturing finance and plant cost-accounting experience
- Previous responsibility for a large or operationally complex manufacturing facility
- Working knowledge of routings, bills of material, inventory and manufacturing variance analysis
- Strong forecasting, analytical and decision-making capabilities
- Experience supporting capital investment decisions and measuring subsequent performance
- Ability to translate complex financial information into clear business recommendations
- Strong leadership, communication and team-development skills
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment with competing deadlines
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint capabilities
- Experience with Oracle, Hyperion or comparable enterprise systems is preferred
- CPA, CMA or MBA qualification would be advantageous
The Opportunity:
The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k, paid time off, parental leave, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and professional-development opportunities. This is a confidential search. The identity of the employer and additional information about the opportunity will be shared with qualified candidates during the recruitment process.
