Plant Controller

11 Minutes ago • 3 Years +

Finance

Job Description

As a Plant Controller, you will be responsible for managing all financial and accounting aspects of the plant. This includes overseeing financial control and compliance, safeguarding company assets, reconciling fixed assets, and leading internal control. You will analyze manufacturing costs, support the Plant Manager with financial analysis and forecasts, and lead teams in cost reduction initiatives. Collaboration with SCM, Engineering, and PC&L is key, as is supporting corporate finance services and driving data-driven decision-making.

Must Have:

Oversee financial control and compliance (accounting books, standard costs, inventories, payroll).
Ensure the safeguarding and control of company assets (materials and fixed assets).
Reconcile physical fixed assets vs. accounting books.
Act as the leader of internal control for the plant, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
Analyze, understand, and review manufacturing costs at the plant.
Support the Plant Manager with financial analysis, production plans, and forecast accuracy.
Lead operational teams through cost analysis to develop and implement cost reduction plans and corrective actions.
Supervise standard and actual cost control, explaining key variation factors.
Collaborate with SCM and Engineering on material usage analysis and cost variations.
Coordinate with PC&L on material reception and shipment controls.
Support plants in daily/weekly control, providing financial data for short-term and strategic decision-making.
Assist Program Management and Commercial with business cases and cost recovery.
Support Corporate Shared Finance Services in accounting, taxes, customs, treasury, and audit.
Drive innovation and foster data-driven decision-making and financial analysis.

Perks:

Major Medical and Life Insurance
Savings Fund
Pension Plan
Learning and professional development opportunities
Recognition for innovation and excellence

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Responsibilities:

Oversee financial control and compliance (accounting books, standard costs, inventories, payroll).
Ensure the safeguarding and control of company assets (materials and fixed assets).
Reconcile physical fixed assets vs. accounting books.
Act as the leader of internal control for the plant, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
Analyze, understand, and review manufacturing costs at the plant.
Support the Plant Manager with financial analysis, production plans, and forecast accuracy.
Lead operational teams through cost analysis to develop and implement cost reduction plans and corrective actions.
Supervise standard and actual cost control, explaining key variation factors.
Collaborate with SCM and Engineering on material usage analysis and cost variations.
Coordinate with PC&L on material reception and shipment controls.
Support plants in daily/weekly control, providing financial data for short-term and strategic decision-making.
Assist Program Management and Commercial with business cases and cost recovery.
Support Corporate Shared Finance Services in accounting, taxes, customs, treasury, and audit.
Drive innovation and foster data-driven decision-making and financial analysis.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
More than 3 years of experience as Plant Controller.
More than 3 years of experience in SAP or other ERP.
Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes.
Initiative to drive process changes, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Advanced English (Proficient).
Analytical skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience in the manufacturing/automotive industry.
Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment, with decision-making skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both in teams and group presentations.
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
Experience in cost calculation and analysis.

Why join us?

You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv offers an inclusive work environment where all people can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or beliefs.
You can create an impact. Safety is a fundamental value of Aptiv; we want a safer world for ourselves and our children, one with: zero deaths, zero injuries, zero accidents.
You have support. We guarantee you the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with competitive medical insurance.