Plant Controller, Dairy Finance & Analytics

Lactalis USA; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off from day one

Education reimbursement

Retirement plan contributions

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

Lactalis USA is seeking a Plant Controller to enhance financial transparency and drive efficiency in manufacturing. You will analyze COGS, manufacturing expenses, and support budgeting, forecasting, and CAPEX decisions.

Responsibilities include KPI development, variance analyses, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve financial and operational performance. Strong SAP CO/FICO experience is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration or US equivalent.
• Two years of experience as Plant Controller or FP&A Analyst.
• Experience with SAP CO and SAP FI/CO modules including cost center accounting and internal orders.
• Ability to develop, track, and maintain KPIs and support budgeting, forecasting and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Deliver costing support for COGS, manufacturing operating expenses, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual performance reports with variance analyses.
• Lead cross-functional cost improvement projects and support CAPEX evaluations.
• Develop data models and reports for productivity and materials management, including Power BI visualizations.

Skills

COGS analysis

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

SAP Controlling (CO)

SAP FICO

Power BI

Job description

Lactalis USA is seeking a Plant Controller to enhance financial transparency and drive efficiency in manufacturing. You will analyze COGS, manufacturing expenses, and support budgeting, forecasting, and CAPEX decisions.

Responsibilities include KPI development, variance analyses, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve financial and operational performance. Strong SAP CO/FICO experience is required.