Job Overview

The Aerospace, Defense & Marine (AD&M) Business Unit is currently seeking a financial plant controller for its Evreux Plant– France. This is a high-impact role where you will act as a key business partner to the Plant Manager and leadership team. You will be responsible for financial planning, reporting, and analysis, ensuring robust cost control and compliance, while driving improvements in operational performance and supporting strategic investment decisions.

This role is ideal for a qualified finance professional with strong manufacturing experience who enjoys combining hands-on financial management with strategic business leadership.

Job Requirements

• Financial Leadership – Lead the plant’s financial forecasting and reporting processes (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Business Partnering – Provide financial support and challenge to the Plant Manager and leadership team, influencing decision-making and strategy.
• Performance Analysis – Review and analyse plant performance, including standard costing, variance analysis (materials, labour, overheads, subcontracting), and margin management.
• Continuous Improvement – Drive financial performance improvements across all operational areas, including material spend, labour productivity, overhead control, and working capital optimisation.
• Capital Investment – Evaluate and support decisions on capacity expansion, automation, and make-or-buy opportunities. Prepare financial justifications (CERs) and monitor project returns.
• Costing & Inventory – Maintain standard costs, lead the annual re-costing process, and collaborate with supply chain to manage inventory levels.
• Governance & Compliance – Ensure strong internal controls, compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and adherence to corporate accounting policies.
• Team Leadership – Lead, coach, and develop the finance team, building capability and supporting career growth.

What your background should look like

• BAC+5 minimum in Finance & Accounting or related fields.
• 5–10 years’ finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, and cost accounting.
• Demonstrated ability in financial forecasting, modelling, and performance analysis.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, procurement, and supply chain drivers.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Operational Excellence concepts desirable.
• Systems experience: SAP, advanced Excel, and BI/reporting tools.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing finance teams.

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