Senior Plant Controller {177626}

Job Description

Job Description

A-Line Staffing is now hiring an Senior Plant Finance Controller in Newark, NJ . The Senior Plant Finance Controller would be working for a Major Global Manufacturing Company and has career growth potential.

Senior Plant Finance Controller - Supply Chain Job Highlights:

• Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
• Pay Range: $80.00–$95.00 per hour

Senior Plant Finance Controller - Supply Chain Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Senior Local Plant Controller, overseeing Supply Chain (SC) controlling activities for two manufacturing sites.
• Participate in monthly period-end closing activities in support of the local Finance & Administration (F&A) team.
• Analyze and report cost of goods sold (COGS) variances in accordance with Group Controlling and Financial procedures.
• Produce and analyze plant reporting and scorecards in accordance with Group and Financial procedures, including cost-per-kilogram metrics.
• Support and challenge local Supply Chain teams in performance measurement, management reviews, cost reduction, working capital optimization, and investment decisions.
• Develop performance improvement action plans and follow up on their implementation and results.
• Participate in quarterly latest estimate and annual budget processes for the plants.
• Review and establish annual standard costs while ensuring compliance with Standard Rules & Guidelines for standard costing.
• Lead costing and inventory management activities in collaboration with local Supply Chain management, Finance & Administration, and other Controllers.
• Participate in control and audit activities led by Finance & Administration and develop high-level control activities to strengthen Internal Control Systems (ICS).
• Serve as the primary business support contact for the plant management team on Supply Chain-related activities, including expense management, capital expenditures (CAPEX), divestments, working capital optimization, cost savings, productivity improvements, and local initiatives and strategies.

Senior Plant Finance Controller - Supply Chain Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics, or a Master's degree in Finance.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing cost accounting or controlling, including relevant experience in product cost accounting.
• Proficiency in SAP is required.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with IT solutions.
• Chemical industry experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical capabilities, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to challenge existing practices, lead discussions, influence ideas, and communicate opinions effectively.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Effective professional communication and organizational skills.
• Experience working with multicultural teams is a plus.

Top 3 Skills:

• SAP proficiency.
• Manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• Controlling experience with a focus on product cost accounting.

If interested in the Senior Plant Finance Controller position, apply to this posting today to connect with Chris M. at A-Line!