Plant Finance Controller - Hybrid FMCG Cost Leader

Clevr OPC

Quezon City

Hybrid

PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000

Full time

13 days ago

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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.