Plant FP&A Leader & Profitability Partner

FreshRealm; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Linden, NJ seeks a Plant Controller to drive financial performance at the facility level. This role blends plant-level finance leadership with strong expertise in manufacturing finance. The ideal candidate will excel in cost accounting and operational finance, offering insights into profitability through data-driven decision-making. With a preference for candidates from a small- to medium-sized manufacturing environment, this hands-on position requires effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing finance or operations-focused FP&A.
• Strong background in cost accounting and manufacturing metrics.
• Proven ability to influence leadership through data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Provide insight into margins, cost drivers, and operational performance at the facility.
• Develop and manage annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Lead weekly and monthly financial reviews with plant leadership.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial modeling

Operational finance

Excel proficiency

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

MBA or CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company in Linden, NJ seeks a Plant Controller to drive financial performance at the facility level. This role blends plant-level finance leadership with strong expertise in manufacturing finance. The ideal candidate will excel in cost accounting and operational finance, offering insights into profitability through data-driven decision-making. With a preference for candidates from a small- to medium-sized manufacturing environment, this hands-on position requires effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.