For our client, a production company based in Tessenderlo, we are looking for a Plant Controller (m/f/x).

Your primary duties will be to support the local Manufacturing team and Operations controllership organization. You are part of the management team and participate in daily meetings.

As a Plant Controller these are your responsibilities:

• Assist internal stakeholders, various departments, management, and external parties by fulfilling data and analysis requests;
• Manage and actively support the monthly closing process;
• Review detailed account analyses and reconcile balance sheets;
• Respond promptly to internal and external audit requests;
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports;
• Lead and prepare the annual budget, including establishing standard costs, and the quarterly forecast process for plant operations;
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by supporting management initiatives and developing and documenting new processes within the Finance and Controlling function;
• Collaborate with the Manufacturing Operations team to provide relevant data for aligning operational and financial goals and driving results;
• Analyze key operational KPIs to support financial reporting and variances to standards;
• Manage, recommend, and assist with site, sourcing, and co-pack capital budgets, including creating Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR) and tracking costs, benefits, and approvals;
• Maintain an operational understanding of manufacturing value streams and their financial components (e.g., volume, overhead cost, labor cost, standards, yields, productivity);
• Assist in ad hoc reporting for management.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field;
• Fluency in both English and Dutch;
• Minimum of 8 years of related accounting experience;
• Previous experience in manufacturing or industrial industries;
• Proficient in understanding US GAAP is a plus;
• Strong understanding and knowledge of standard product costs;
• Familiarity with SOX and audit controls/requirements;
• Experience with ERP systems (QAD and SAP preferred);
• Highly proficient in Excel, proficient in PowerPoint and Word;
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment;
• Capable of balancing priorities while maintaining strict confidentiality;
• Ability to quickly adapt to new systems and processes;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels;
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team;
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize.

Offer:

• A competitive salary complemented by a nice collection of fringe benefits such as:
• Meal- and eco vouchers;
• Company car;
• Bonus;
• Group- and health insurance;
• Net allowance.
• An immediate contract of indefinite duration;
• Flexible working hours;
• Working from home is possible;
• A dynamic team in which you can fully develop yourself;
• Travel is occasionally required.

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