Plant Controller

Primary Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the VP of Finance for the Consumer Division, the Plant Controller oversees financial operations, ensures accurate reporting, and drives operational efficiency within a manufacturing plant.

The role focuses on providing financial insights to support manufacturing processes, cost optimization, and strategic decision-making.

The position requires expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Operations, and Manufacturing Finance, with a strong emphasis on manufacturing environments.

The Plant Controller is expected to demonstrate strong analytical skills, a commitment to quality, and the ability to deliver impactful solutions and innovative problem-solving independently.

Essential Job Duties


* Oversee financial operations for the plant, including cost accounting, budgeting, and forecasting, to support the Consumer Division's annual and strategic objectives.


* Provide actionable financial insights to business leaders on a regular and ad hoc basis, including:



* Profit and loss variance analysis against prior year, budget, and forecast.


* Cost analysis, including scenario modeling, process efficiency reviews, and profitability evaluations.

Collaborate with the VP of Finance - Consumer Division and plant leadership to develop and implement an integrated business plan that achieves annual and long-term strategic objectives.

Support the VP of Finance in producing and refining monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and periodic reporting processes, providing direct analysis to inform leadership decisions.

Maintain a comprehensive understanding of operational risks and opportunities, incorporating key internal and external factors into forecasts and budgets, and supporting leadership with scenario planning.

Develop financial summaries and analyses, initiate process enhancements, identify cost-saving opportunities, and provide actionable information to influence stakeholders.

Establish and maintain robust internal controls to reduce financial risks and ensure compliance.

Oversee the quality of financial data systems through standardized reporting, exception resolution, and validation processes.

Contribute to strategic projects as assigned, focusing on manufacturing efficiency and profitability.

Execute special projects prioritized by the VP of Finance - Consumer Division and CFO.

Partner with operations leadership on continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.

Collaborate with procurement and logistics leaders to analyze raw material costs, track trends, and support negotiation strategies through financial analysis.

Conduct analyses to determine accurate manufacturing costs and project profitability.

Play a key role in capital expenditure (CapEx) planning and investment decisions.

Develop processes to streamline financial closing procedures, enhancing organizational efficiency.

Build and manage budgets for supply chain functions, explaining ...