Plant Finance Controller: Cost, Forecasting & Ops Partner

Roquette; Institute (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Roquette, a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients, seeks a Plant Controller for its USA HPS operations in Institute, WV. You will own cost accounting, monthly close, budgeting and forecasting, and partner with plant leadership to drive cost efficiency and strong internal controls.

Qualified candidates have 7+ years in manufacturing finance, a Bachelor's in business/finance, and expertise in SAP FI/CO, Power BI, and Excel. This is a full-time onsite role with travel expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or related field.
• Minimum seven years of manufacturing industry experience.
• Strong data extrapolation and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to analyze variances on a weekly and monthly basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing cost analysis including material, labor, overhead, and waste.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify key drivers of plant performance.
• Support monthly close and timely cost reporting.
• Prepare forecasts, management summaries, and plant metrics.
• Monitor inventory valuations and coordinate with operations.
• Provide financial guidance to plant leadership and non-finance stakeholders.
• Drive cost optimization and process improvements across the plant.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Cross-functional partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or finance

Tools

SAP FI/CO

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Roquette, a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients, seeks a Plant Controller for its USA HPS operations in Institute, WV. You will own cost accounting, monthly close, budgeting and forecasting, and partner with plant leadership to drive cost efficiency and strong internal controls.

Qualified candidates have 7+ years in manufacturing finance, a Bachelor's in business/finance, and expertise in SAP FI/CO, Power BI, and Excel. This is a full-time onsite role with travel expectations.