A strategic Plant Controller is sought to take full responsibility for the financial management and controls of a production site. This is a leadership role suited to someone with a strong manufacturing background, keen commercial insight, and the ability to influence plant-level decisions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead all site-level financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting and forecasting activities
* Ensure compliance with global accounting standards and internal control policies
* Drive cost control, efficiency improvements, and KPI tracking across materials, labour, and production
* Provide timely financial insights to support operational and strategic decisions
* Coordinate capital expenditure reviews and ensure adherence to plans
* Supervise and mentor the on-site finance team
This role requires a fully qualified accountant with minimum 7–10 years' post-qualified experience, strong manufacturing exposure, and proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Strong ERP systems experience is also essential.
Requirements
* Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA)
* Minimum 7–10 years' post-qualified experience with strong manufacturing exposure
* Demonstrated ability to lead finance teams and drive site-level performance
* Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
* Strong ERP systems experience (SAP preferred)
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills