Operations controller

Agropur; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance plan

Employee Assistance Program

Annual bonus

Retirement plan with employer matching

Job summary

Agropur is looking for an Operations Controller to oversee financial aspects of its manufacturing plant. The role involves raw material and yield analysis, supporting month-end closing activities, and collaborating with the operations team to optimize costs.

The ideal candidate holds a BBA or finance degree and has 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of SAP and proficiency in Excel are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in financial roles.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial aspects of the plant focusing on raw material and yield analysis.
• Support month-end closing activities including journal entries.
• Perform variance analysis and present financial results.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost control

Variance analysis

SAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or finance

Completed CPA designation

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job Type

Regular

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.

We believe that teamwork—collaborating and sharing perspectives is essential to achieving the best results.

The Operations Controller oversees the financial side of the plant, focusing on raw material and yield analysis while helping the operations team manage labor and other operating expenses. The role, as a business partner to the manufacturing operational team, ensures the accuracy of financial information, helps to understand the financial results, optimize operations and assists with the successfully completion of transformation projects.

An Environment Where Collaboration Is Encouraged And Valued

• Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.)
• Annual bonus
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Salary range 005: $84 600 to $105 800 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)

How You Will Contribute To Collective Success

• Determine periodically analyze raw material yields used in manufacturing and associated performance indicators;
• Support and participate in month-end closing activities (Journal entries, analysis of operational expenditures & month end KPI’s);
• Perform variance analysis and monthly presentations of financial results to the operational leadership team;
• Develop the plant manufacturing budget & monthly projection;
• Collaboratively perform plant costing (variable costs + fixed overheads);
• Assist the plant management team in developing and monitoring key performance indicators to assess functional performance and opportunities for additional cost reductions;
• Participate in cost control and build the future by providing financial analysis and recommendations;
• Develop data- and fact-based information to support decisions enabling productivity measures to reduce overall cost.

The Type Of Team Player Who Fits In

• Bachelor's degree in business administration (BBA), accounting or finance;
• Completed CPA designation, or relevant experience (3 to 5 years);
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (plant) an asset;
• Knowledge of SAP;
• Good knowledge of Excel, formulas and pivot tables (Power Query an asset).

A role for those who know that the best results are built through teamwork.

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

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