The proactive and hands-on Plant Controller will provide accurate and timely reporting on results and KPIs for our Fergus plant. It will ensure that costing, inventory valuation and control of flows are accurate. The position is the local finance referent at the plant.
This role is fully on-site in Fergus.
Financial Reporting and Compliance
- Contribute to prepare financial statements, monthly reports, and analyze accounts to close month end accurately and provide relevant information to plant, business unit and corporate management.
- Review and reconcile all supporting documentation provided to ensure the accuracy of the financial information and identify and necessary adjustments or unresolved issues.
- Is in charge of the preparation of recurring or specific “on-demand” reports to support financial and operational performance analysis.
- Participate in internal and external financial audits to comply with mandatory guidelines, as well as government filing requirements.
Planning, Forecasting, and Risk Management
Participate in the preparation of the division forecasts and budgets.Participate in FX and non-ferrous risk management, including analysis of financial impact of hedging (metals and currency).Process Improvement and Operational Support
Improve financial reporting, month end reporting, production reporting, standard costing, inventory control and scrap reporting. Improve accuracy and timeliness of all reporting processes.Promote changes in processes to improve efficiency of the Finance team and the Business UnitExpected Results :
Provide a monthly reporting to the Group in accordance with Group and IFRS rulesDevelop and maintain the level of competence in the controlling departmentEnsure reliability in data information system and support other functions in the process flow to be compliant with international and local accounting rulesKey Competencies and Requirements
University degree in business, finance / accountingAt least 5 years of experience as SAP key userCO expertise in Cost and Revenue Element Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, Activity Based Costing, Internal Orders, Profit center Accounting, Variance calculation, cost estimation and settlement, COPC and COPAStrong understanding of controlling or accounting processes in a manufacturing environmentAbility to lead process and systems improvementsIndependent, organized and problem solving mindsetProactive, eager to learn and adaptable to changeGood communication and facilitation skillsThe following qualifications are welcomed, but considered an asset :
Certification in SAP-FICOProfessional designation (CPA)French speakingRobert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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