Plant Controller

Job Description:

Senior Local Plant Controller with Supply Chain (SC) controlling activities for 2 manufacturing sites

Participate to monthly Period End Closing, in support of the local Finance & Administration (F&A) team

Analyze and comment the COGS variances of the plant in accordance with the Group Controlling & Financial procedures

Produce and analyze the reporting and scorecards for the plants accordingly with the Group and Financial procedures including cost per kilogram metric

Support and challenge the local supply chain teams in performance measurement, management reviews, costs reduction, working capital optimization, and investment decisions

Contribute to build up the performance improvement action plans and follow up their implementation and achievement

Participate the quarterly latest estimate and the annual budget process for the plants

Review and set the annual standard costs and ensure compliance with the Standard Rules & Guidelines for standard costing

Lead all costing and inventories management activities together with local supply chain management, F&A and other Controllers

Participate to Control and Audit activities led by F&A and develop High Level Control activities to strengthen Internal Control Systems (ICS)

Aspire to be the “single point of contact” for the Plant management team in providing the necessary business support required in all aspects of supply chain related activities such as management of expenses, investments/ divestments (CAPEX), working capital optimization, cost savings and productivity improvements and other local initiatives and strategies.

Top 3 Skills:

SAP Required, experience in manufacturing cost accounting, controlling with relevant experience in product cost accounting

We value:

Strong analytical capabilities, good priority setting and decision-making ability

Ability to challenge, to lead discussions, influence ideas and convey opinions

Ability to deliver in time and cope with tight deadlines

Effective and professional communication and organization skills

Proficient with all IT solutions and Excel being a must and SAP experienced Required

Experienced in working with multi-cultural teams is a plus

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree Finance, Accounting, Business and Economics or Master’s in Finance.

5+ years’ work experience in manufacturing cost accounting / controlling with relevant experience in product cost accounting

Experience in Chemical industries is a plus