Plant Finance Controller

The Plant Controller will serve as the financial leader for the plant, owning all aspects of plant financial management—costing, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. This is a highly strategic role that requires strong business partnership with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Corporate Finance.

It is an ideal opportunity for a finance professional with solid automotive manufacturing experience and a hands‑on approach to operational finance.

Financial Leadership

• Lead all plant-level financial and accounting activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with corporate policies.
• Drive monthly closing, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Present financial results and insights to plant leadership and corporate finance.

Costing & Manufacturing Finance

• Own standard costing, BOM maintenance, routings, scrap parameters, and overhead absorption.
• Analyze variances in materials, labor, efficiency, and production costs.
• Provide financial oversight for foundry and machining operations.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Build and manage the annual plant budget and rolling forecasts.
• Oversee CAPEX planning, investment evaluation, and ROI tracking.
• Support strategic planning for operational improvements.

Operational & Financial KPIs

• Monitor and analyze cost per unit, overhead spending, productivity, scrap, OEE, and other plant performance indicators.
• Work with operations to drive cost reduction, waste minimization, and margin improvement.

Business Partnering

• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Quality.
• Provide financial insights for decision‑making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support operational excellence and plant strategy execution.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure strong internal controls over inventory, cycle counts, fixed assets, and financial processes.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain compliance with corporate standards.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• MBA or financial specialization preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of financial experience in automotive, metal‑mechanic, or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Strong background in standard cost accounting, plant finance, and inventory control.
• Experience in foundry or machining environments is a strong differentiator.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP system.
• Advanced Excel and strong financial modeling capabilities.
• Solid understanding of IFRS or US GAAP.

Soft Skills

• Highly analytical and detail‑oriented with strong business acumen.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with cross‑functional operational leaders.
• Comfortable working in high‑volume, fast‑paced manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication and executive presence.