Plant Manufacturing Finance Executive

Ülker; Gebze; On-site; TRY 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Türkiye is seeking a Plant Manufacturing Finance Executive to manage product costing and financial forecasting. The ideal candidate will have a university degree in Business or related fields and 4-5 years of experience in manufacturing controlling. Excellent knowledge of SAP and fluent English are required. This role promises a dynamic environment where you can deliver value and contribute to efficiency initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong experience (minimum 4-5 years) in product costing and manufacturing controlling.
• Experience in manufacturing environment required (minimum 2-3 years).
• No restriction for travelling in and out of country.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and review product standard and actual costs.
• Control and maintain costing parameters in the standard costing system.
• Prepare profitability and feasibility analysis for new products.

Skills

Product costing

Manufacturing controlling

Fluent English

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree in Business, Economics, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP CO and FI

Excel

Power Point

Job description

At Ülker - part of pladis Global, we all know what it means to ‘bring it’. Whether it’s our passion, team spirit or go-getting attitude. Our courage. Our ownership. Our whole selves. Our care and compassion. We bring it. Day in, day out.

Ülker stands as a leading food company in Türkiye and its region, supported by its successful international operations. Our 16,000 colleagues – across our global network of bakeries, distribution sites and offices – each with their own unique, diverse experience of happiness, come together with one shared purpose: to bring happiness with every bite, we say: “Winning feels good, winning together feels better!”

Plant Manufacturing Finance Executive for our pladis Turkey Gebze Factory.

What will be your key deliverables?

• Calculating and reviewing product standard and actual costs monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual base in accordance with pladis Global costing standards and transfer pricing guideline.
• Controlling and maintaining all of the costing parameters used in standard costing system,
• Propose actions to increase cost transparency and cost efficiency in the manufacturing
• Supporting synergy projects of pladis Global, to support the global teams with accurate, on time and consistent product costing,
• Preparation of profitability and feasibility analysis for all new product and line-extension projects,
• Analysis conversion cost and cost trends of plant to drive operational improvement in focused areas (manning, production routings, machine speeds, capacity usage, overall equipment effectiveness, electricity, water and natural gas usages.),
• Completing analysis of monthly operating variances (labor, energy, general production expenses and depreciation) and provide explanations to plant team and leadership,
• Controlling product recipes, ideal and alternative recipe management for standard costing in good agreement with R&D and production teams,
• Tracking compliance to product recipes, plant material balance losses, scrap and rework ratios
• Tracking purchasing prices based on original purchasing currency, order scales, alternative suppliers purchasing prices, and export initiatives,
• Leading of quarter and annual base plant inventory counting’s,
• Supporting budget preparation and financial forecasting process,
• Tracking and validating plant scorecards that includes KPI’s.
• Supporting efficiency and productivity initiatives for the plant, forecasting, tracking and validating plant productivity projects,
• Supporting plant master data management,
• Support management and business by compiling special information and analyses; preparing cost reduction recommendations. Perform ad-hoc reporting and analysis for local and group purposes,

What do you need for this role?

• University degree preferably in Business, Economics and Industrial Engineering departments
• Strong experience (minimum 4-5 years) in product costing and manufacturing controlling,
• Experience in manufacturing environment is required (minimum 2-3 years)
• Principal understanding of accounting principles, financial statements.
• Fluent in English - both writing and speaking, (Interviews will be conducted in English)
• Good knowledge of SAP CO and FI. PP and MM modules will be an asset.
• Good knowledge of Excel and Power Point,
• Result-orientation,
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills,
• Self motivating, analytical thinker and excellent team player,
• Willingness to learn & deep-dive in order to understand and solve problems,
• No restriction for travelling in and out of country.

Our values

We bring happiness with every bite. It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we share the same values. These define who we are, how we interact, and get things done. How we deliver our purpose and keep bringing happiness to the world.

• Purpose-led… because we’re energised and guided by our promise to bring happiness with every bite.
• Agile… because we’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and consumers.
• Collaborative… because we gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.
• Resilient… because we’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn, and move forward.
• Positive… because we’re highly motivated, optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better.

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are an important part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer. They are central to everything we do and are reflected across our business. pladis brings together brands and people from around the globe – and this diversity is our great strength. Because we want everyone to bring their true, whole self to pladis. We value colleagues for their uniqueness – we all have a voice that’s heard and respected.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and believe in encouraging an inclusive environment where we celebrate the diversity of thinking and respect everyone’s distinctive qualities and perspectives.

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