A manufacturing plant within the packaging and food industry is seeking a Junior Factory Controller to provide financial and operational support through cost analysis, budget management, and performance monitoring. This role is responsible for ensuring financial visibility and control over plant operations while partnering closely with Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance teams.
The Junior Factory Controller will participate in monthly financial close activities, analyze production cost variations, monitor manufacturing KPIs, support budgeting and rolling forecasts, and assist with profitability analysis across production lines. This position also oversees CAPEX and OPEX tracking, inventory validation, and financial reporting for plant leadership.
The role requires active involvement in continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, operational efficiency, productivity improvements, and financial governance. This position serves as a key business partner to plant leadership by providing actionable insights that support strategic and operational decision -making.
Responsibilities
Participate in monthly plant financial close processes
Analyze variances in production costs, scrap, labor, fixed expenses, conversion costs, and inventories
Track and report manufacturing financial and operational KPIs
Support annual budget preparation and rolling forecast processes
Conduct profitability and efficiency analysis for production lines
Monitor and control CAPEX and OPEX expenditures
Generate financial reports and presentations for plant leadership
Validate inventory levels and productive consumption
Provide financial support to Plant Manager and operational leaders
Participate in continuous improvement and cost -reduction projects
Ensure proper control of cost centers and plant accounting structures
Support compliance with financial controls and internal procedures
RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, In