
Plant Controller, Ilfracombe
- Ilfracombe, Devon
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Be a trusted advisor and Business Partner for the Site Management providing analysis, recommendations, ensure sound financial decision making and have the skillset to build a strong partnership with Operations team. In part, this is achieved through accurate Preparation of annual budget and monthly forecast in partnership with Site Operations team while also coordinating the annual standard cost update and perform an annual impact analysis for the site
- Support Site Operations team in delivering annual cost reduction objectives (productivity, cost of quality/VAVE, PPV), capital request analysis and cost management while also overseeing cost accounting procedures and inventory control policies, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance whilst driving inventory reductions.
- Prepare timely month end close Financial and Operational reporting to include; Manufacturing variances, Costs/Absorptions, Headcount, Inventory, Capex and Labor Utilization.
- Closely monitor capital expenditure, ensuring controls and processes are adhered to, assessing for any financial risk or adjustments required, and ensuring that "assets under construction" are capitalized in a timely and accurate manner
- Support internal SOX audit and external audit requests and coordinate ad-hoc analytics based on Site and business needs.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with a minimum of 4 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights
- In depth cost accounting knowledge, emphasis on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, internal controls and familiarity with ERP systems (production modules a large benefit)
- Being a self-starter and proactive, structured with demonstrated ability to deliver results consistently.