Factory Financial Controller

Nestlé; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé, a leading global Food and Beverage Company, is seeking a Factory Controller to enhance financial performance and compliance in its manufacturing facilities. The successful candidate will oversee cost management, support business planning, and drive financial transparency within the factory. Join us to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance roles.
• Experience in the FMCG industry is preferred.
• Fluency in English and Malay.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize cost improvement opportunities within the factory.
• Coordinate timely reporting of actual costs and financial policies adherence.
• Evaluate and oversee capital investment plans.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Manufacturing costing

SAP

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Finance

Job description

Position Snapshot

Location: Shah Alam, Selangor / Chembong, Negeri Sembilan
Company: Nestlé Malaysia
Type: Full-time

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree, 10+ years of experience

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of the world's largest Food and Beverage Company. We foster a human-centric environment with passionate people dedicated to improving quality of life and promoting a healthier future. A career at Nestlé offers opportunities to make a significant impact both locally and globally, empowering you to stand out and grow professionally and personally.

We are seeking a Factory Controller to assist the Factory Manager as a key member of the Factory Leadership Team. The FC will focus on strategic and operational support, including cost visibility, analysis, reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, NAS, and CSM standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Identify and prioritize cost improvement opportunities within the factory, tracking project progress to realize savings.
2. Understand factory cost drivers and their impact on variances, utilizing GLOBE/SAP reports to inform decision-making.
3. Coordinate and ensure accurate and timely reporting of actual costs, adhering to financial policies and standards, and alert stakeholders to major deviations.
4. Contribute to business planning by preparing assumptions for the Annual Cost Estimate and Dynamic Forecast, considering factors like volume changes, product mix, and NPD impacts.
5. Evaluate and oversee capital investment plans, ensuring robust assessments and approvals.
6. Maintain transparency regarding costs and the financial implications of strategic decisions.
7. Organize benchmarking activities to compare factory performance and costs externally and internally.

What Will Make You Successful

• Experience in Accounting or Finance, preferably in sales, factory, or supply chain controlling roles.
• Manufacturing costing experience, ideally within a factory or supply chain environment.
• Experience in the FMCG industry.
• Proficiency with SAP.
• Degree in Business, Finance, or related qualification in Accounting.
• Fluent in English and Malay.

We are Nestlé, a global leader with over 308,000 employees committed to enhancing lives and fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace. Our extensive presence spans 413 factories across more than 85 countries, with sales exceeding CHF 91.4 billion in 2018. Join us to work in a dynamic environment with opportunities across various functions and cultures. Learn more at www.nestle.com.