Plant Controller: Cost & Operations Finance Leader

Franke LLC; Malvar; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Franke is seeking an experienced plant finance leader to drive cost management and financial performance across the facility. You will partner with Production, Logistics, Quality, Warehouse, and Engineering to optimize costs, lead budgeting and forecasting, and supervise month-end close and inventory valuation.

The role requires 10+ years in plant finance/controlling, strong analytical skills, ERP and Excel proficiency, and excellent communication with stakeholders. CPA/Master’s degree a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy is required; CPA or Master’s degree is advantageous.
• Minimum 10+ years in plant finance/controlling with strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in ERP and Excel; excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Production, Logistics, Quality, Warehouse, Engineering to drive cost optimization.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for plant operations.
• Monitor and analyze COGS, overhead, scrap, and inventory performance.
• Perform month-end closing activities including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Ensure compliance with revenue recognition and internal controls.
• Oversee inventory management, stock turnover and counts.
• Manage fixed assets accounting and support audits.
• Prepare management reports and financial analyses for leadership.
• Coordinate monthly cut-off activities with Operations and Sales.

Skills

Analytical skills

Costing

Variance analysis

ERP proficiency

Excel

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accountancy

CPA / Master’s degree a plus

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Franke is seeking an experienced plant finance leader to drive cost management and financial performance across the facility. You will partner with Production, Logistics, Quality, Warehouse, and Engineering to optimize costs, lead budgeting and forecasting, and supervise month-end close and inventory valuation.

The role requires 10+ years in plant finance/controlling, strong analytical skills, ERP and Excel proficiency, and excellent communication with stakeholders. CPA/Master’s degree a plus.