Plant Finance Controller (Food Manufacturing)

Clevr OPC; Quezon City; Hybrid; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

CLEVR is looking for a Plant Finance Controller to lead plant-level financial strategy, cost accounting, and cash flow management, acting as a strategic business partner between shop-floor production and executive finance to minimize waste, optimize product costing, and drive long-term profitability. You will own standard costing, inventory valuation, month-end close, and KPI reporting to leadership.

The role requires hands-on ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), strong Excel, and the ability to mentor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience with at least 5 years as Plant Controller or similar role in FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of food manufacturing concepts (yield variance, waste management, shelf-life costing).
• Advanced Excel proficiency and hands-on experience with major ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics).

Responsibilities

• Manage standard costing, BOM, and routing accuracy to determine true product costs; monitor production variances and drive corrective actions with plant managers.
• Oversee inventory control, cycle counts, and valuation to mitigate spoilage and ensure optimal stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO).
• Lead plant-level month-end and year-end close, including accruals, depreciation, and reconciliations.
• Prepare executive dashboards tracking KPIs such as OEE and production line profitability.
• Establish and enforce internal control policies ensuring GAAP compliance and asset protection.
• Direct budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing and operational overheads; evaluate Capex and conduct post-completion audits.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

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Plant Finance Controller (Food Manufacturing)

Role Overview

The Finance Controller drives plant-level financial strategy, cost accounting, and cash flow management. Acting as a strategic business partner, this role bridges shop-floor production and executive finance to minimize waste, optimize product costing, and drive long-term profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage standard costing, BOM, and routing accuracy to determine true product costs; monitor production variances and drive corrective actions with plant managers.
• Oversee inventory control, cycle counts, and valuation to mitigate spoilage and ensure optimal stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO).
• Lead plant-level month-end and year-end close, including accruals, depreciation, and reconciliations.
• Prepare executive dashboards tracking KPIs such as OEE and production line profitability.
• Establish and enforce internal control policies ensuring GAAP compliance and asset protection.
• Direct budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing and operational overheads; evaluate Capex and conduct post-completion audits.
• Collaborate with Procurement on supplier relationships and cost-effective sourcing.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the plant accounting and cost controlling team; serve as primary financial liaison to Plant Managers, Supply Chain, and HR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or MBA highly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years as Plant Controller or similar role within FMCG, preferably in the dairy/tuna manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of food manufacturing concepts (yield variance, waste management, shelf-life costing).
• Advanced Excel proficiency and hands-on experience with major ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).

Additional Information

Hybrid work schedule based in Bagumbayan, Taguig