Industrial Controller

Ferrero; Halstead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrero is seeking an analytical Industrial Controller to join the manufacturing finance team in the UK. You will own month‑end reporting, support budgeting and forecasting, and improve cost visibility across the site.

You’ll work with Plant Controller and Operations to build accurate forecasts and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining data integrity across cost centres and materials. You will be a business partner to Finance and Operations, providing clear analysis and practical

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Strong SAP knowledge and advanced Excel skills.
• Confidence with the Microsoft Office Suite and large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end reporting, ensuring timely, accurate results.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost visibility initiatives.
• Maintain data integrity and allocate costs across cost centres and materials.
• Collaborate with Plant Controller and Operations to build forecasts and identify risks and savings.
• Analyze manufacturing and overhead costs to assess profitability and drive continuous improvement.
• Act as a trusted partner to Finance and Operations, translating data into insights.

Skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics

Tools

SAP

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an analytical and detail‑oriented Industrial Controller to join our manufacturing finance team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the plant's financial and operational performance by delivering accurate reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, and helping drive cost visibility across the business.

Main Responsibilities

As an Industrial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the financial performance of the plant by ensuring accurate reporting, robust cost control, and insightful financial analysis. You will take ownership of the month‑end reporting process, ensuring financial results are delivered accurately, on time, and in line with group reporting standards. You will also be responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial data, ensuring costs are correctly allocated across cost centres and materials to provide a reliable view of business performance.

You will partner closely with the Plant Controller and Operations teams to support the budgeting and forecasting process. By gathering operational inputs, challenging assumptions, and analysing trends, you will help build accurate forecasts and identify potential risks, opportunities, and cost‑saving initiatives. Your insights will contribute to better decision‑making and improved financial visibility across the site.

You will support the management and maintenance of material standard costs, ensuring costing data remains accurate and reflects operational realities. Through detailed analysis of manufacturing and overhead costs, you will help assess product, brand, and SKU profitability, providing recommendations that support business performance and continuous improvement.

A key part of your role will be working collaboratively with plant operations teams to strengthen financial awareness and drive best practices in cost management. You will monitor operational and financial KPIs, analyse variances, and translate complex data into meaningful insights that can be used to improve efficiency and support strategic objectives.

You will also act as a trusted business partner to both Finance and Operations stakeholders, helping to bridge the gap between operational activity and financial performance. By providing clear analysis, practical recommendations, and ongoing support, you will contribute to a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the plant.

About You

Hold a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline and bring previous experience within a controlling, manufacturing finance, cost accounting, or similar finance environment. Possess strong SAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and confidence using the Microsoft Office Suite. Highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working with large and complex data sets. Excellent problem‑solving abilities, strong communication skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders across Finance and Operations. A proactive mindset, curiosity, and desire to learn and grow within a dynamic manufacturing environment will help you succeed in this role.

What We Offer

Benefits are available.

About Ferrero

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet‑packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. Find out more here.