Plant Controller - (97050)

Sanmina; Port Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Plant Controller to oversee all financial aspects of plant operations. This pivotal role involves financial forecasting, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with finance policies. You will provide strategic advice to plant management, analyze financial performance, and implement cost control systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a proven track record in manufacturing finance. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive operational excellence and contribute to the overall success of the plant.

Qualifications

• 10 years of accounting/finance experience with 5+ years as a Manufacturing Plant Controller.
• Strong understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley standards and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive plant performance metrics including Revenue and Gross Profit.
• Prepare financial statements and variance reports as requested.
• Advise management on productivity and profitability trends.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Financial Forecasting

Communication Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Education

B.A. in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Plant Controller

The Plant Controller will be responsible for all financial aspects of plant operations including financial forecasting, planning, budgeting, and financial control systems, and will support Plant Management in the operations of the Plant in all ways. The Plant Controller will have ownership of achieving Plants performance metrics including Revenue, Gross Profit & Margin, Inventory Turns, etc.

JOB DUTIES:

• Providing advice and counsel to plant operating management to ensure the optimum performance of the plant.
• Reviewing and analyzing of financial numbers and highlights to Plant Manager to drive plant profitability.
• Developing and implementing systems to control the manufacturing operations costs and maintain systems to monitor product lines customer profitability and variance analysis.
• Preparation and timely submission of month end and quarter close and management reports.
• Review and analysis of financial results and preparation of forecasts and budgets.
• Drive the plant towards compliance of all finance policies and procedures.
• Maintain the inventory and WIP costing system and its use within the estimating and quoting function.
• Monitor and advise plant management with regards to plant performance metrics including revenue, gross margin, inventory turns and DSO; initiate and drive programs to improve performance.
• Conduct all routine procedures and duties associated with the Plant Controller position.
• Identifies and implements programs that control the Plants financial risk, including implementation of programs established by the Division Controller and Corporate guidance.
• Prepares journal entries; maintains and reconciles ledger accounts.
• Collects data, allocates costs and prepares reports on labor, equipment, depreciation, assembly or other operating expenses, ensuring that established procedures are followed.
• Prepares financial statements and variance reports as requested.
• Advising management of major developments or trends affecting productivity/profitability/efficiency.
• Ability to present an analysis of an issue.

OTHER JOB DUTIES:

• Strong understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley standards and requirements.
• Must be a problem solver with a dedication to provide solutions to issues.
• Must be analytical, organized and effectively communicate information and recommendations to Management.
• Must be confident to deal with operational challenges of the manufacturing plant and be a leader in all departmental meetings, representing a finance perspective to the team.
• Must have the ability to work independently in a rapidly changing environment.
• Microsoft Office experience with expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent financial capabilities and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent forecasting skills.
• Excellent financial modeling skills.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Assist with accounts payable/receivable issues where required.
• Assist with preparation of information for compliance audits.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Requires a B.A. in Accounting or equivalent; 10 years of accounting/finance experience with at least 5 or more years of related experience as a Manufacturing Plant Controller.

DIRECT REPORTS:

• N/A