Finance Plant Controller

SUMMARY:
Are you a dynamic and detail-oriented individual looking to make a significant impact in the world of manufacturing?

POSITION INFO:
Our client, a leading specialist in manufacturing based in Springs, is seeking a highly skilled Financial Plant Controller to join their team.

As the Financial Plant Controller, you will play a crucial role in providing valuable financial insights and recommendations to our management team, enabling them to make proactive adjustments and drive cost efficiency across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive management reports on a monthly basis, accompanied by strategic recommendations to the business management team. Your insights will be instrumental in making informed decisions to optimize costs effectively.
• Define and develop reporting structures to monitor and evaluate plant performance. Your reports will be essential in assessing operational efficiency and identifying areas for improvement.
• Coordinate and gather annual cost centre budgets, utilizing SAP models to calculate budgeted unit costs. Your expertise will be pivotal in ensuring accurate and efficient budgeting processes.
• Prepare Rolling Forecasts and month estimated costs, allowing the management team to have up-to-date financial projections to base their decisions on.
• Take ownership of the World Class Manufacturing Cost Deployment Pillar. This will involve actively promoting cost awareness and efficiency throughout the organization.
• Monitor, manage, and provide accurate reports on Product Costing, including Standard Costs & Actual Costs. Your insights will play a vital role in supporting strategic business decisions.
• Conduct cost simulations and provide unit costs for new products, empowering the product team to make well-informed pricing decisions.
• Ensure the establishment of annual standard costs for all products, maintaining accuracy in financial records.
• Apply cost accounting systems and procedures, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and financial regulations.
• Perform cost analysis and production variance analysis to identify and address anomalies, facilitating continuous improvement and cost optimization.
• Standardize costing processes and procedures to achieve operational efficiency and consistency across the organization.
• Collaborate with the plant leadership team to drive compliance with business controls, ensuring financial accuracy and transparency.
• Participate in inventory counts and review inventory scrapping and adjustments, aiming to minimize such activities and maintain strong business controls.
• Coordinate SAP CO month-end closure, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Reevaluate Finished Goods inventory to actual, providing a precise representation of our financial position.

• Bachelor's degree in Management Accounting / Finance related field.
• CIMA professional designation (non-negotiable).
• Proven experience in a similar role within a plant / manufacturing environment.