Overview
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Base pay range
$100,700.00/yr - $167,900.00/yr
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Job Highlights
The Plant Controller is a strategic partner to plant leadership and corporate finance, driving operational efficiency, cost control, and informed decision-making. This role oversees plant-level financial management including product costing, business analysis, working capital, and Capex control using SAP and Business Warehouse to deliver accurate reporting, actionable insights, and recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Management & Reporting Lead plant-level reporting and analysis of production volumes, material usage, utilities, labor, and overhead; monitor budget/forecast variances; prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
- Costing & Analysis Maintain accurate product costing and bills of materials; identify cost-saving opportunities to improve profitability
- Capex Control Manage and report on maintenance, growth, and HSE projects in SAP PPM; track progress and ensure budget alignment
- Budgeting & Forecasting Develop annual budgets and monthly forecasts for costs, production volumes, and Capex; ensure alignment with business goals
- Closing Activities Determine and communicate accruals for expenses and Capex to support timely and accurate month- and year-end closings
Experience and Skills
- Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- 35 years of relevant financial or plant controlling experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong proficiency in SAP and Business Warehouse systems.
- Proven ability to analyze complex data and communicate insights clearly.
- Excellent planning, organization, and negotiation skills.
- Results-oriented with strong attention to detail.
- Effective communicator with the ability to partner across functions and influence decision-making.
Why Join Us?
Youll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values accuracy, efficiency, and innovation. This is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on plant performance and profitability while working with leaders who value your insights.
Seniority level
- Associate
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Manufacturing and Finance
Industries
- Chemical Manufacturing
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