Plant Controller

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

An established automotive manufacturing company is seeking a Plant Controller based in East London, Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree or diploma in finance, preferably a CA Certificate, with at least 4 years of finance management experience in a manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include maintaining financial policies, preparing budgets, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. Strong financial management and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of finance management experience, or 6 years in finance within a manufacturing operation.
• Experience preferably in the automotive industry.
• Advanced planning, organizing, and controlling skills, including project management.

Responsibilities

• Act as a communication champion to maintain positive employee relations.
• Uphold company Vision and Mission at all levels.
• Liaise for annual budgets and financial reports.

Skills

Financial management

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Education

Relevant degree/diploma in Finance

CA Certificate (preferred)

Tools

QAD

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Plant Controller required for reputable automotive manufacturing company based in East London, Eastern Cape

Requirements

• Compulsory - relevant degree/diploma with qualification in Finance. Preferably a CA Certificate
• At least 4 years of finance management experience or 6 years in finance within a manufacturing operation, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Advance planning, organizing, controlling skills (including project management)
• Financial management in production (new products, engineering changes and commercial open issues)
• Advance broad‑based accounting knowledge, with QAD beneficial.
• Critical thinking
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Decision making/problem solving skills
• Conflict handling and dispute resolutions skillset literacy, Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Act as a communication champion to ensure the drive for positive employee relations is maintained.
• Ensure that the company Vision and Mission is upheld at all levels.
• Formulation and maintenance of plant accounting and financial policies and practices.
• Liaising with departments in preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecast preparations and financial reports.
• Monthly management reporting.
• Meeting Profit Plan objectives.
• Evaluation of financial viability of new products.
• Responsible for Asset Management.
• Review business plans with senior management & identify program management needs (incl. BU Advance SDT planning).
• Annual creation and maintenance of Standard costs.
• Highlighting of all business risk to local Senior Management Team and keeping Balance Sheet free of risks.
• Responsible for SOX and Internal Controls compliance.
• Perform ad hoc financial projects and duties as and when required.