Plant Controller

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.