Plant Controller, Livingston
Plant Controller, Livingston
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About Us
Elementis is a global specialty chemical company with 1300 employees operating 17 manufacturing sites across the globe. At Elementis we bring a distinctive combination of expertise innovation and teamwork to every formulation challenge. We create high-value specialty additives that enhance the performance of our customers products and make a positive change in the world. Combining our leading positions in the science of materials flow surface modification and formulation with access to unique natural materials Elementis delivers unique chemistry sustainable solutions to customers in a wide range of markets including cosmetics anti-perspirants decorative and industrial coatings automotive and ceramics.
Job Description Summary
Directs and has immediate responsibility for Plant accounting practices maintenance of its fiscal records and preparation of its financial reports. Directs and has accountability for general accounting internal auditing cost accounting and budget controls for our Livingston manufacturing operations and supporting warehouses. Responsible for appraising operating results in terms of costs budgets and trendsAs a key member of the finance team this position requires a self-starter with a solid accounting base who can identify and complete work in a highly dynamic and independent environment. The ideal candidate will make a major contribution to the support of the plant operations group while always searching for cost and process improvement opportunities
Job Description
As a key member of the finance team this position requires a self-starter with a solid accounting base who can identify and complete work in a highly dynamic and independent environment. The ideal candidate will make a major contribution to the support of the plant operations group while always searching for cost and process improvement opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Monthly closing including work order close manufacturing variance review and fixed/variable cost analysis
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Help prepare annual operating plan and re-forecasts
- Prepare and manage plant product costing ensuring standard costs properly reflect operations
- Inventory management including reconciliation control analysis and oversee cycle counts and physical inventories
- Plant Financial report development for plant management
- Systems (JDE) support / plant development / implementation
- Business partner with Plant Manager and site team.
- Provide government statistics as required
- Complete month end financial submission (FCCS) for the UK entity
- Assist with special projects
Additional Job Description
Qualifications
- At least 5years of experience prior manufacturing plant accounting experience desired ideally as lead accountant at a plant
- Degree in Finance or Accounting CIMA or equivalent an advantage
- Specific knowledge of plant accounting forecasting budgeting variance analysis inventory control business case cost benefit analysis and capital planning analysis
- Strong analytical skills for problem solving. A change agent able to improve upon existing processes.
- Experience with ERP Systems a must (specific technical knowledge of JD Edwards an advantage) MS Excel Powerpoint and Word essential
- Strong communication skills both written and verbally
- Able to work independently
- Use of common sense pragmatic thinking and possession of necessary analytical skills for problem solving and data interpretation purposes
Employment Type
Full-Time
