Plant Finance Controller: Optimize Costs & Profitability

Dauch; Halifax; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation in Halifax, UK, is seeking a Finance Coordinator to partner with plant leadership and drive financial control across budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and performance reporting. You will analyze variances, monitor costs, support month-end close, and deliver actionable insights to improve efficiency and profitability.

Collaboration with Production, Supply Chain, Quality and Engineering is essential to sustain growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Controlling or comparable field.
• 3+ years in Controlling, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting or similar finance role, preferably manufacturing.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and management reporting.
• Understanding of manufacturing finance, product costing, inventory valuation and performance measurement.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends and communicate findings clearly.
• Analytical, problem-solving, detail-oriented and organized work style.
• Proactive, cross-functional collaboration with Production, Supply Chain, Quality and Engineering.
• ERP systems and financial reporting tools knowledge; Oracle, HFM or BI experience advantageous.
• Advanced MS Excel for data analysis, reporting and financial modeling.
• Strong English written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly plant performance reports, highlighting variances against budget, forecast, and prior-year results.
• Support budgeting and forecasting by collecting, validating, and analyzing financial and operational data.
• Monitor manufacturing costs, including labor, material, scrap, overhead, and inventory-related expenses, and identify trends or deviations.
• Perform variance analyses to understand drivers behind financial and operational performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Track and report key plant KPIs, including productivity, efficiency, inventory, scrap, and cost performance indicators.
• Support inventory management by analyzing inventory levels, valuation, and stock movements to ensure financial accuracy.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with company policies.
• Partner with operational departments to improve cost transparency and support data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare ad-hoc analyses and business cases to support operational improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and investment decisions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes, reporting quality, and operational performance.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Management reporting

Product costing

Inventory valuation

Performance measurement

Data analysis

Trend identification

Clear communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems

Oracle

HFM

BI tools

Excel

Financial modeling

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Controlling

Tools

Oracle

HFM

BI tools

MS Excel

Job description

Dauch Corporation in Halifax, UK, is seeking a Finance Coordinator to partner with plant leadership and drive financial control across budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and performance reporting. You will analyze variances, monitor costs, support month-end close, and deliver actionable insights to improve efficiency and profitability.

Collaboration with Production, Supply Chain, Quality and Engineering is essential to sustain growth.