Plant Controller

Bell Ward; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An experienced Plant Controller is sought to oversee financial management and performance of a manufacturing plant. The role partners with Plant Operations and leadership to drive financial performance, cost efficiency and informed decision-making.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, inventory valuation, financial controls, and providing insights to support operational decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of finance/accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and monthly financial reporting.
• Monitor and analyse manufacturing costs, production variances, labour costs, overheads and inventory.
• Drive cost control and cost improvement initiatives to improve plant profitability and operational efficiency.
• Partner with Plant Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement teams to identify cost-saving and productivity opportunities.
• Analyse actual performance against budget, forecast and standard costs, providing recommendations for corrective actions.
• Oversee inventory control and valuation covering raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods.
• Ensure effective financial controls, compliance with company policies and accuracy of financial information.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to Plant and Senior Management to support business and operational decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent (advantage)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Our client, a well-established food manufacturing company, is looking for an experienced Plant Controller to oversee the financial management and performance of its manufacturing plant.

The role will partner closely with Plant Operations and business leadership to drive financial performance, cost efficiency and informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee plant financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and monthly financial reporting.
• Monitor and analyse manufacturing costs, production variances, labour costs, overheads and inventory.
• Drive cost control and cost improvement initiatives to improve plant profitability and operational efficiency.
• Partner with Plant Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement teams to identify cost-saving and productivity opportunities.
• Analyse actual performance against budget, forecast and standard costs, providing recommendations for corrective actions.
• Oversee inventory control and valuation covering raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods.
• Ensure effective financial controls, compliance with company policies and accuracy of financial information.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to Plant and Senior Management to support business and operational decisions.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent is an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant finance/accounting experience, with strong exposure to a manufacturing environment.
• Solid experience in plant controlling, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production costing, inventory and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills, with proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.

What You Can Expect

• Strategic finance partnering role with strong exposure to plant operations.
• Opportunity to drive cost optimisation and operational improvements.
• High visibility with Plant and Business Leadership.
• Opportunity to grow within an established food manufacturing organisation.