Senior Plant Finance Controller - Manufacturing Cost & SAP

A-Line Staffing Solutions; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 166,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

A-Line Staffing Solutions is currently seeking an Operations Finance Plant Controller in Newark, NJ for a major global manufacturing company. This role focuses on plant cost accounting and financial leadership across two sites.

The position involves monthly close participation, COGS variance analysis, plant reporting, and driving cost reduction, working capital optimization, and capital decisions with Supply Chain and Finance teams. Strong SAP and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's (or Master's) in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics.
• 5+ years in manufacturing cost accounting or controlling, including product costing.
• Proficiency in SAP.
• Strong Excel skills and IT solution proficiency.
• Analytical, with prioritization and decision-making abilities.
• Experience with multicultural teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Local Plant Controller for two manufacturing sites.
• Participate in monthly period-end closing with local F&A team.
• Analyze and report COGS variances per Group Controlling.
• Produce plant reporting and scorecards, including cost-per-kilogram metrics.
• Support SC teams in performance measurement, cost reduction, working capital optimization, and investments.
• Develop performance improvement action plans and track results.
• Participate in quarterly latest estimate and annual budget processes.
• Review and establish annual standard costs with standard costing rules.
• Lead costing and inventory management with Supply Chain and Finance teams.
• Participate in ICS control activities and audits.
• Serve as primary business contact for plant management on SC activities (expense, CAPEX, divestments, etc.).

Skills

SAP proficiency

Manufacturing cost accounting

Cost controlling

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

A-Line Staffing Solutions is currently seeking an Operations Finance Plant Controller in Newark, NJ for a major global manufacturing company. This role focuses on plant cost accounting and financial leadership across two sites.

The position involves monthly close participation, COGS variance analysis, plant reporting, and driving cost reduction, working capital optimization, and capital decisions with Supply Chain and Finance teams. Strong SAP and Excel skills are essential.