Plant Controller: Costing, Forecasting & Insights Leader

Clarity Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Toronto is seeking a Plant Controller to lead financial planning and reporting. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of finance experience, including site-controlling in a manufacturing setting. Responsibilities include financial decision support, variance analysis, and collaborating with site leadership for value creation initiatives. This role requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial tools like SAP and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of finance experience, including 3–5 years in a manufacturing or site-controlling role.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities, translating complex data into actionable insights.
• High proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office; experience with digital or automation tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-level financial planning and performance reporting.
• Provide day-to-day financial decision support through data-driven analysis.
• Drive monthly financial reviews and identify cost optimization opportunities.

Skills

Financial planning

Cost modeling

Variance analysis

Business partnering

Analytical skills

SAP

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or equivalent experience

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in Toronto is seeking a Plant Controller to lead financial planning and reporting. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of finance experience, including site-controlling in a manufacturing setting. Responsibilities include financial decision support, variance analysis, and collaborating with site leadership for value creation initiatives. This role requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial tools like SAP and Microsoft Office.