FP&A Plant Controller
Job Summary:
The FP&A Plant Controller plays a critical role in bridging financial planning and operational execution within the manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining dynamic standard costing models that align with budgetary targets, providing actionable insights to plant leadership, and ensuring financial transparency and control across operations. The Controller partners directly with plant managers to drive performance, improve margins, and support strategic decision-making.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Standard Costing & Budget Alignment
Develop, implement, and maintain dynamic standard costing models that reflect current operational realities and align with annual budgets and forecasts.
Operational Partnership
Collaborate closely with plant managers and operational teams to understand cost drivers, identify efficiency opportunities, and ensure financial goals are integrated into daily operations.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Lead the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements for assigned entities; explain variances, monitor key performance indicators, and provide recommendations to improve financial outcomes.
Product Costing & Margin Analysis
Deliver detailed product costing and margin analysis to support pricing strategies, margin improvement initiatives, and cost optimization efforts.
Inventory & Cost Accounting Oversight
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of inventory and cost accounting; validate standard costs, quantities, and valuations across manufacturing sites.
Budgeting & Forecasting Support
Contribute to the annual budget and interim forecast processes, ensuring alignment between financial plans and operational capabilities.
Process Improvement & Cost Savings
Identify and lead initiatives to improve financial processes and reduce costs, working cross-functionally with manufacturing, procurement, and finance teams.
Ad Hoc Projects
Support additional tasks and strategic initiatives as assigned by leadership to advance departmental and organizational goals.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
5–7 years of experience in FP&A or plant controlling, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of ERP systems and cost accounting principles.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Proven ability to develop and implement financial systems and processes.
Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management capabilities.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics below are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
Office & Manufacturing Settings:
This role operates in both office and plant environments, requiring occasional exposure to manufacturing conditions including noise, temperature variations, and machinery. PPE may be required when on-site.
Physical and Mental Demands:
The demands described are representative but not all inclusive of those demands that must be met by an employee (with or without reasonable accommodation) to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and communicate effectively.
Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
Capacity to navigate plant environments safely and comply with safety protocols.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to carry out essential job duties.