Plant Controller

Ardo; West-Vlaanderen; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

2 days remote per week

Résumé du poste

Ardo is seeking a Plant Controller to partner with the plant and Finance teams, driving performance analysis and strategic decision support. The role focuses on optimizing financial operations and reporting for the site.

You will monitor KPIs, budget adherence, and cost management while collaborating with the Plant Director and Finance Manager Belgium.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years experience in controlling or finance, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven mindset.

Responsabilités

• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and translate them into concrete action plans.
• Actively contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.
• Take ownership of product cost calculations and costing methodologies.
• Optimize and professionalize reporting and controlling processes.
• Prepare, challenge, and present Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews.

Connaissances

financial partnering

budgeting

forecasting

cost controlling

Excel

ERP systems

SAP (preferred)

data interpretation

communication

Dutch language

English language

Formation

Master’s degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting

Outils

SAP

Excel

Description du poste

As a Plant Controller, you act as a strategic business partner to both the plant organization and the Finance team. You play a key role in monitoring and enhancing the site's financial and operational performance.

Through in-depth analyses, insightful recommendations, and a proactive approach, you support management in both strategic and operational decision-making. You work closely with the Plant Director and report directly to the Finance Manager Belgium.

We are looking for an experienced professional with the following qualifications:

• Act as the financial business partner for the plant organization and management team.
• Proactively monitor and analyze operational and financial performance, including:

Operational KPIs;

Financial results (analysis versus budget and prior year);

Inventory levels and inventory valuation;

Capital expenditures and CAPEX tracking;

Other key performance indicators and metrics;

• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and translate them into concrete action plans.
• Actively contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.
• Take ownership of product cost calculations and costing methodologies.
• Optimize and further professionalize reporting and controlling processes.
• Conduct in-depth ad hoc analyses and prepare business cases to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare, challenge, and present Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews
• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in controlling or finance, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear and actionable insights
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP, although this is not a requirement)
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost controlling
• A critical, independent, and solution-oriented mindset
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Accurate, structured, and self-driven way of working
• A team player with a mature and professional attitude
• You speak Dutch fluently and have a good knowledge of English
• You embody Ardo’s core values by being customer-focused, taking ownership, acting with passion, and leading with authenticity

Why Ardo?

We offer you the opportunity to be part of an authentic and sustainable international company, with real growth opportunities and the freedom to actively participate in shaping the business and the opportunity to develop professionally. You will receive a full remuneration package in line with the level of this position. We care for our people and create family-friendly surroundings by offering you the flexibility to work 2 days/week from home.

Would you like to hear more about Ardo? Check our career page here: www.ardojobs.com.