FINANCE ANALYST - PLANT OPERATIONS (Plant controller)

Job Overview

Responsible for providing financial support and performance analysis to the global/regional operations and plant management teams. The role requires an exceptional business partner to drive organizational success through the development and execution of financial strategies. Key responsibilities include managing a team of operational financial analysts/plant controllers, consolidation and analysis of actual results/forecasts/budgets, conducting monthly plant reviews, product/conversion/material productivity analysis, driving freight/inventory reductions, and supporting capital investments. The position also requires coordination with the regional/global BU supply chain team.

Tasks And Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate activities related to the following:

• Forecast, Budget & Closing Activities Monitoring
• Provide service and support in terms of analysis and data to plant Management & Functional Leaders,
• highlight financial impact to support decision making Process
• Work collaboratively with the functional areas on identifying issues and help on their resolution
• Performing cost center control in term of Costs, Headcount, COPQ, Productivity, Inventory Cost..
• Control & follow up of material Productivity. 
• Plant P&L Analysis and Follow up 
• Provide variance development and projections on a monthly basis
• Provide financial analysis and drive plans to correct issues.
• Preservation and follow up of Assets 
• Complete product variance analysis between actual and standard cost per project
• Work According compliance 

What your background should look like:

Educational Degree:

• University Degree or equivalent in Economic, finance, or Accounting 

 

Professional Experience:

• 1-3 years minimum in finance, controlling, cost accounting in Industrial companies, Automotive industry is a plus.

 

Special Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:

• Economical understanding in product cost calculation.
• Experiences with SAP modules of FI, CO , MM and PP, Excel.
• General Accounting knowledge Moroccan & USGAAB.
• Good English language skills.
• Communication and analytical skills.
• Experiences in master data recording and maintenance is a plus.

Competencies