[About the Role] Join a dynamic manufacturing leader in Newark, NJ as an Operations Finance Plant Controller. As a senior member of the finance team, you will drive financial excellence across two production sites, shaping key decisions and partnering with Supply Chain, Plant Management, and Administration teams. This contract position offers the opportunity to influence business strategy, optimize processes, and grow your expertise in a fast-moving, collaborative environment. [Responsibilities]
- Lead financial controlling and cost accounting activities for two manufacturing plants
- Drive monthly period end closing in partnership with Finance & Administration
- Analyze and report COGS variances and plant performance metrics in line with group procedures
- Prepare detailed financial reports and scorecards, including cost per kilogram analysis
- Support supply chain reviews, cost reduction initiatives, working capital optimization, and investment decisions
- Develop and monitor performance improvement action plans
- Manage annual budgeting, quarterly estimates, and standard cost setting
- Oversee all costing and inventory management activities
- Strengthen internal control systems through audit participation and high-level control activities
- Serve as primary finance contact for plant management, providing business support for expense management, CAPEX, productivity, and local initiatives [Required Skills and Experience]
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or Master's in Finance
- Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing cost accounting or controlling, with hands-on knowledge of product cost accounting
- Advanced proficiency in SAP and Excel
- Strong analytical skills with proven ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines
- Effective communicator, able to challenge, influence, and lead discussions
- Professional organizational skills [Preferred Skills]
- Experience in chemical industry
- Background working with multi-cultural teams [Benefits]
- Exposure to multi-site operations and strategic decision-making
- Collaborative, high-performance culture
- Opportunities to lead initiatives and drive tangible business impact
- Expand your expertise in a global manufacturing environment [How to Apply] Ready to take your finance career to the next level?
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and drive for process improvement. Join us and be the financial voice of our plant operations in Newark, NJ!