Plant Controller

Prysmian Group; Delft; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group is seeking a Plant Controller in Delft, Netherlands. As a key member of the leadership team, you will drive financial performance and provide insights to maximize profitability across global manufacturing environments.

Your role will involve analyzing variances, leading budget preparations, and ensuring compliance with internal policies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 5 years of experience, and strong collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing accounting or plant controlling.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and forecast manufacturing variances to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Lead the preparation and coordination of departmental and plant-wide budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly close activities and reporting deadlines.
• Provide financial oversight during physical inventory counts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support plant operations and financial decision-making.

Skills

Strong collaboration and teamwork skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Financial acumen and analytical thinking

Attention to detail and accuracy

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry.

Role Overview

The Plant Controller is a key member of the plant leadership team, responsible for driving financial performance and maximizing plant profitability. This role provides critical financial insights, ensures accurate reporting, and supports operational decision-making.

This opportunity is open across multiple plant locations, offering flexibility and the chance to support different manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Performance Management

• Analyze and forecast manufacturing variances to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Partner with plant management to drive productivity savings aligned with budget commitments
• Develop and maintain cost standards for all manufactured products

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the preparation and coordination of departmental and plant-wide budgets and forecasts
• Oversee the annual capital budget, including financial justification, expenditure tracking, and ROI analysis

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly close activities and reporting deadlines
• Maintain accurate records of plant assets, liabilities, and financial transactions in compliance with corporate policies
• Support corporate reporting requirements in collaboration with leadership

Inventory & Audit Oversight

• Provide financial oversight during physical inventory counts
• Assist with internal and external audits to ensure compliance and accuracy

Operational Support

• Collaborate cross-functionally to support plant operations and financial decision-making
• Perform additional duties as required to support business objectives

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing accounting or plant controlling
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel occasionally

Preferred

• Experience with SAP
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or CGMA

Core Competencies

• Financial acumen and analytical thinking
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to influence and partner with operations leadership