Plant Controller

Ecolab; Selangor; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support financial performance at manufacturing sites in ANZ. This role, based at the Global Business Center in Kuala Lumpur, involves overseeing monthly financial processes, acting as a business partner to plant management, and driving process improvements. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and 5-10 years of relevant experience, particularly within manufacturing. Opportunities for advancement and hybrid working options provided.

Benefits

Private medical care

Stock purchase plan

Language learning options

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in finance and/or accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of accounting concepts and practices, with a proven track record of driving financial performance.
• Strong ability to manage complexity, including experience with multiple ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly closing processes and annual budgets to drive financial performance.
• Act as a financial business partner to the plant managers, providing decision support.
• Support capital investment initiatives to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Hyperion

Blackline

Job description

Job Title: SeniorFinancial Analyst,Plant Controller - ANZ

Location: Global Business Center, Kuala Lumpur

Reports To: Finance Manager, Manufacturing

Job Summary

The Plant Controller will play a critical role in supporting the financial and operational performance of our manufacturing sites within the International Markets (IM). Working remotely from our Global Business Center, this individual will provide strategic financial leadership to multiple manufacturing plants located in ANZ, partnering closely with plant management and other stakeholders across various markets. The role requires occasional travel to support operational needs, especially during closing periods, and flexibility to adapt to dynamic demands.

Main Responsibilities

Financial Performance Management

• Oversee monthly closing processes, ad hoc reporting/analytics, monthly forecasts, and annual budgets to drive financial performance.
• Utilize advanced reporting and forecasting tools to deliver insights and enhance existing processes.

Cost Accounting & Compliance

• Prepare cost accounting analyses and maintain strong internal financial controls, ensuring compliance with SOX and corporate policies.
• Lead annual standard costing updates for the site and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Strategic Financial Partnerships

• Act as a financial business partner to the plant managers and leadership team, providing decision support that drives financial metric improvement and profitable growth.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain teams across International Markets to identify savings opportunities and analyze return on investment.

Operational Support

• Support capital investment initiatives to ensure appropriate return on investments and alignment with strategic goals.
• Foster a culture of financial accountability and ownership throughout all levels of the organization, particularly in building a TPM Loss Reduction culture.

Process Improvement

• Manage accounting procedures related to operations, including G/L maintenance, accruals, expense charge-offs, journal entry preparation, payroll processing, and inventory control.
• Lead network-wide improvements by developing standard work and processes that promote efficiency and leverage shared services where available.
• Leverage digital tools and new reporting to provide new insights and create efficiencies in existing processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in finance and/or accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to manage complexity, including experience with multiple ERP systems.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and strong change management skills.
• Solid understanding of accounting concepts and practices, with a proven track record of driving financial performance.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, coupled with a history of process improvement and project management.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in a mainstream finance role including manufacturing or accounting.
• Proficiency in SAP, Power BI, Hyperion, and Blackline.
• Knowledge of TPM, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies preferred.
• Experience in building financial models to support decision-making.
• Proficiency in a second language is highly preferred, reflecting our global market presence.

What’s in it For You

• Make a difference: Join us and be part of a stable, growing, global Fortune 500 company where you can have a positive impact
• Work life balance: Enjoy flexible working hours and a hybrid working mode.
• We see you: Be recognized for meeting goals, and secure opportunities for advancement.
• Learning and training: Sharpen your professional business acumen.
• Benefits: private medical care, stock purchase plan, language learning options and more!