Plant Finance Controller: Manufacturing Budget & Variance

Prysmian Group; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 87,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Virtual healthcare for employee and 1+

Retirement savings with employer match

Job summary

Prysmian Group is seeking a Plant Controller to lead budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis and inventory control at our Prescott, ON plant. The role drives profitability and operational performance in line with corporate standards.

The candidate will manage month-end closes, capitalize assets, and coordinate annual budgets while ensuring accuracy and compliance. A CPA/CMA/CGMA or equivalent is preferred, with at least five years in manufacturing accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; Accounting preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing plant accounting and controlling.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with inventory controls and physical inventory processes.
• Proficiency in SAP and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CGMA, or CMA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and forecast manufacturing variances.
• Play a key role in supporting Plant Management in achieving productivity savings against budgeted commitments.
• Manage and coordinate the preparation of departmental and plant-wide budgets and forecasts.
• Provide financial oversight and support for physical inventory counts.
• Maintain accurate records of all assets, liabilities, and plant transactions in accordance with established procedures and direction from the Corporate Controller’s office.
• Prepare and maintain cost standards for all products produced.
• Coordinate the preparation of the annual capital budget, including financial justification, expenditure control, and objective analysis.
• Ensure all reports, accounting data, and month-end closings are completed in accordance with Operations and Corporate deadlines.
• Work with the Team Leader to meet all corporate reporting requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audits.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cost accounting

Finance knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional certification such as CPA, CGMA, CMA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Prysmian Group is seeking a Plant Controller to lead budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis and inventory control at our Prescott, ON plant. The role drives profitability and operational performance in line with corporate standards.

The candidate will manage month-end closes, capitalize assets, and coordinate annual budgets while ensuring accuracy and compliance. A CPA/CMA/CGMA or equivalent is preferred, with at least five years in manufacturing accounting.