Operations Finance Plant Controller

Job Title: Operations Finance Plant Controller (Plant Controller / Commercial Controller)

Location: 150 Firmenich Way, Newark NJ 07114 (Hybrid)

Hybrid: 03 days onsite

Duration: 08 months

Shift: 1st Shift

Education:

• Bachelor's degree Finance, Accounting, Business and Economics or Master's in Finance

Top 3 Skills:

• SAP Required,
• experience in manufacturing cost accounting,
• controlling with relevant experience in product cost accounting

Key Responsibilities:

• Senior Local Plant Controller with Supply Chain (SC) controlling activities for 2 manufacturing sites
• Participate to monthly Period End Closing, in support of the local Finance & Administration (F&A) team
• Analyze and comment the COGS variances of the plant in accordance with the Group Controlling & Financial procedures
• Produce and analyze the reporting and scorecards for the plants accordingly with the Group and Financial procedures including cost per kilogram metric
• Support and challenge the local supply chain teams in performance measurement, management reviews, costs reduction, working capital optimization, and investment decisions
• Contribute to build up the performance improvement action plans and follow up their implementation and achievement
• Participate the quarterly latest estimate and the annual budget process for the plants
• Review and set the annual standard costs and ensure compliance with the Standard Rules & Guidelines for standard costing
• Lead all costing and inventories management activities together with local supply chain management, F&A and other Controllers
• Participate to Control and Audit activities led by F&A and develop High Level Control activities to strengthen Internal Control Systems (ICS)
• Aspire to be the "single point of contact" for the Plant management team in providing the necessary business support required in all aspects of supply chain related activities such as management of expenses, investments/ divestments (CAPEX), working capital optimization, cost savings and productivity improvements and other local initiatives and strategies.

We value:

• Strong analytical capabilities, good priority setting and decision-making ability.
• Ability to challenge, to lead discussions, influence ideas and convey opinions.
• Ability to deliver in time and cope with tight deadlines.
• Effective and professional communication and organization skills.
• Proficient with all IT solutions and Excel being a must and SAP experienced is a plus.
• Experienced in working with multi-cultural teams is a plus.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree Finance, Accounting, Business and Economics or Master's in Finance
• 5+ years' work experience in manufacturing cost accounting / controlling with relevant experience in product cost accounting
• Experience in Chemical industries is a plus

We offer:

• Hybrid Work model as a part of inclusive benefits package such as generous parental leave
• Entry to exciting and inspiring world of perfumes and taste.
• Culture that allows you to live your purpose, values creativity, and diversity.
• Opportunity to work for a company that cares about environment and sets and achieve ambitious sustainability objectives.
• Work in a global and intercultural environment.
• Great opportunities to learn and grow.
• To be in for an inspiring journey of learning and transformation.
• To play a key role in our purpose to improve the quality of life of our workforce, our families, our local communities, and society at large.
• To be part of a company shaping a strong legacy through breakthrough industrial innovations and technology.