The Plant Controller is responsible for leading the plant’s financial management activities, ensuring effective cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. This role serves as a strategic business partner to plant operations, providing financial analysis and insights that support informed decision-making, while driving profitability, operational efficiency, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities Lead the monthly financial closing process and ensure the accuracy and integrity of plant financial statements.
Analyze cost variances related to materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead against budget and forecast targets.
Prepare and present financial reports, performance analyses, and management presentations for both local leadership and corporate stakeholders.
Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with corporate policies, financial regulations, and audit requirements.
Partner closely with operations teams to identify and execute cost reduction, productivity improvement, and efficiency initiatives.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), evaluate financial performance, and recommend corrective actions when needed.
Support the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting activities.
Drive reporting standardization and automation efforts using tools such as Excel, Power BI, SAP, or other reporting systems.




Provide financial guidance and business support to plant leadership to improve operational and financial results.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in Controlling, Finance, Cost Accounting, or Audit functions, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
Advanced English proficiency, with the ability to communicate effectively with corporate and integral teams.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence tools is preferred.
Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent platforms.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate financial information to cross-functional teams.
Core Competencies Results-oriented with strong attention to detail.
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with operations and functional teams.
Proactive mindset with the ability to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement initiatives.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to compliance and corporate governance.
Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent organizational and decision-making capabilities.

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