Controller

Plant Finance Leadership & Business Partnering
• Serve as the primary finance partner to the Director of Operations and plant leadership team; translate operational performance into financial results and actions.
• Prepare daily/weekly metrics, month-end close, forecast updates, and annual plan.
• Provide clear analysis of key drivers (labor, scrap, efficiency, overtime, materials, freight, overhead absorption) and recommend corrective actions.
• Drive a culture of accountability through standard reporting, KPIs, and disciplined follow-up.
Financial Reporting, Close, and Controls
• Own month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, inventory valuation, and reporting packages.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and corporate accounting policies; maintain strong documentation and audit readiness.
• Establish, document and strengthen internal controls across all key processes and financial areas.
• Coordinate internal/external audit requests and ensure timely remediation of findings.
Costing, Inventory, and Operational Finance
• Own standard costing governance: BOM/routing integrity, labor and overhead rates, periodic cost rolls, and part profitability models.
• Lead variance analysis (PPV, usage, labor efficiency, overhead, scrap) and partner with Operations/Materials/Engineering to address root causes.
• Improve working capital performance through stronger processes for inventory, receivables, payables, and claims/chargebacks.
Budgeting, Forecasting, and Long-Range Planning
• Lead annual business plan, quarterly and monthly forecasts, and longer-range planning (e.g., 3–5 year outlook) aligned with plant strategy.
• Build and maintain models for volume/mix sensitivity, margin bridge analysis, and productivity initiatives.
• Track performance to plan and communicate risks/opportunities with recommended actions.
Treasury, Cash, and Capital
• Manage plant-level cash planning and working capital
• Partner on capital planning: business cases, payback/ROI analysis, approval packages, and post-audit reviews.
• Ensure fixed asset accounting accuracy (additions, disposals, depreciation, CIP) and adherence to capitalization policies.
People Leadership
• Lead, coach, and develop the plant finance team; set clear expectations, prioritize workload, and build capability in cost/controls/analysis.
• Drive performance management, training plans, and succession planning; support hiring decisions as needed.
Compliance & Other Responsibilities
• Support plant compliance requirements relevant to the role (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and plant EHS standards).
• Perform other duties as assigned.