The Company

Our client is a global manufacturing MNC seeking a results-driven and highly skilled Plant Controller to lead the financial management of our Singapore manufacturing operations. This strategic role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial planning, analysis, reporting, and control within the plant. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting operational efficiency, cost management, and business decision-making through accurate financial insights and proactive leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong manufacturing experience to make a significant impact in a stimulating production environment.

The Role

The Plant Controller will be responsible for leading and managing all financial reporting requirements, including Pulse reports, risk and opportunity (R&O) assessments, forecasting, and budgeting, with a strong focus on plant operational results. This role encompasses end-to-end inventory management, including stock takes, obsolescence monitoring, and valuation, while ensuring strict compliance with SOX controls and audit protocols. The Plant Controller will oversee accurate cost control, including Manufacturing and Factory Overhead calculations, and will collaborate closely with plant leadership to analyze and optimize manufacturing processes. Key responsibilities include financial modeling for projects, evaluating transactions in line with IFRS and GAAP standards, managing Net Working Capital (NWC), and incorporating price inflation into standard cost design. The role also supports internal and external audits, performs in-depth analysis of production costs, material usage, freight, and inventory, and contributes to regional financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities across APAC AFS. Additionally, the Plant Controller will support the SIOP process, monitor ISC KPIs, track actual versus standard costs for high-volume finished goods, and evaluate capital expenditure requests using robust financial metrics and business cases.

Your Profile

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with an MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred. Chartered Accountant or similar certification is a strong advantage. With over 10 years of experience across diverse manufacturing environments, the candidate brings deep expertise in financial analysis, cost accounting, and project evaluation, particularly within standard cost systems and factory operations. Proficiency in ERP systems-preferably SAP (FI/CO), with working knowledge of MM, PP, and SD-is essential. They demonstrate strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive process improvements through Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma methodologies.

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Please send your resume, in WORD format only and quote reference number SN11267970, by clicking the apply button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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