Plant Controller: Drive Financial Performance

ADM; Southport (NC); On-site; USD 93,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

ADM is seeking a Plant Controller for the Southport, NC facility. This role links Operations and Finance to drive improvements through insights, working capital optimization, and disciplined execution.

Based on-site in Southport, you will partner with Operations, Accounting, Procurement, and Planning to optimize performance and cost efficiency, reporting to the Finance Director - E2E Operations & Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to influence actions across diverse stakeholders in a demanding environment.
• Use data driven insights and financial acumen to provide clear expectations and feedback.
• Robust analytical abilities, initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and large ERP systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee framework for all controls and processes impacting financial results; govern timely compliance with policies.
• Own full site financial performance; serve as key finance voice in plant performance reviews.
• Lead monthly close, forecasting and variance analysis with strong operational storytelling around key drivers.
• Explain Slow Time/Down Time and impact to OEE.
• Provide actionable insights to plant management through analysis of manufacturing costs and variances; model financial impacts to support decision making.

Skills

Influence stakeholders

Data-driven insights

Analytical

Risk management

Communication

Continuous improvement

Inventory control

Cost accounting

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar

Tools

Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)

ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ADM is seeking a Plant Controller for the Southport, NC facility. This role links Operations and Finance to drive improvements through insights, working capital optimization, and disciplined execution.

Based on-site in Southport, you will partner with Operations, Accounting, Procurement, and Planning to optimize performance and cost efficiency, reporting to the Finance Director - E2E Operations & Supply Chain.