Plant Controller

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Our client is seeking a Plant Controller to join their finance team. This role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys working at the intersection of finance and operations, providing meaningful financial insight to support decision-making within a production-driven environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing plant financial performance, monitoring operational costs, improving controls, and supporting strategic business initiatives through accurate analysis and reporting. Key Responsibilities Monitor and manage plant financial performance Prepare monthly management accounts and operational reports Perform costing analysis and investigate variances Support budgeting and forecasting processes Analyse plant profitability and operational efficiencies Monitor production costs and identify improvement opportunities Strengthen financial controls and governance processes Support stock and inventory reporting where applicable Perform financial analysis to support decision-making Partner with plant management and operational teams Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function Job Experience and Skills Required Education: BCom Accounting, Finance, Cost & Management Accounting, or related qualification Experience: Minimum 5 years' relevant finance experience Plant environment experience essential Mining or manufacturing exposure essential Costing experience essential Operational finance exposure Financial reporting and analysis experience Budgeting and forecasting experience Skills: Cost Accounting Financial Analysis Budgeting Forecasting Management Reporting Operational Finance Financial Controls Variance Analysis Inventory & Stock Analysis Advanced Microsoft Excel Why Apply? Opportunity to work within a production-focused environment Strong exposure to operational and commercial finance Direct involvement in plant performance and profitability Broad costing, reporting, and analysis responsibilities Excellent platform for long-term career growth Apply now! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: /> I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Financial Accountant Accountant Senior Accountant Financial Manager Management Accountant Cost Accountant Finance Supervisor Finance Manager Group Accountant If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions. For more information, contact: Alyssa Prinsloo Recruitment Consultant Connect with me on LinkedIn!