Assistant Plant Controller

At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher goals collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. Purpose of the Job

• Conducting financial analysis and providing forward-looking management information aimed at improvement of the operational and financial effectiveness of the plant.
• Support the Site Controller to perform controlling, month-end closing and reporting activities for the plant.
• Support the functional teams on day-to-day finance questions.
• Play a crucial role in the transition of finance and plant controlling activities across key sub-processes with an ability to work in a complex business environment and liaison with multiple stakeholders.

About the job (Job Responsibilities)

• Month-end close & reporting – updates/reviews cost accruals, analyze actual results vs budget/PY in production volumes, variable costs, yields, variances, fixed costs as well as OWC and capex. Generate variance analysis with insights on actual site cost development. Develop and maintain budgets monitoring systems/monthly reporting package (standard monthly site report).
• Budget/LV/short-term forecasting - supports site controller for financial planning and drives budgeting process for the site; analyzes and contributes to the preparation of the budget presentation. Coordinate preparation of short-term financial forecasts (costs, capex, FTEs).
• Productivity – monitors plant’s productivity and analyzes process order.
• Product costing – calculates and reports cost prices. Executes SAP monthly costing run. Advice on bills of materials (BOMs) changes.
• Accounting - Work in close cooperation with the accounting team and shared service centers with respect to the registration of financial transactions in the accounting systems and clearing of open GR/IR items. Responsible for financial registration of fixed assets at the site and adherence to functional cost reporting requirements.
• Capex Investments – Monitor budget Vs Actual capex booking against per AR and report budget overruns. Updating monthly and yearly capex forecast.
• Statutory and Internal Audits – Maintain and monitors site procedures with help of functional leads. Responsible for follow-up of the internal audits and external financial audits.
• Inventory – Monitor cycle count and inventory physical verification activity as per instructions and guidelines.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports and analyses for the Business Unit / functions.
• Identify, align, and execute additional activities within the center as necessary.

We believe you bring (Education & Experience)

• Cost & Management Accountant/MBA (Finance) from a B-School with relevant experience.
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in controlling and accounting processes.
• Strong quantitative skills, expert problem-solving abilities, and adeptness in the use of logic.
• Results Oriented – Meet deadlines on assignments, make accurate decisions, juggle multiple demands, and work with varying levels in the organization.
• Experience in SAP, and SAP BW and a working knowledge of networking platforms, analysis & reporting applications.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and financial modeling.
• Experience with root cause analysis, an analytical mindset, drive continuous improvement and excellent organizational skills.
• Good communication skills with an ability to work and liaison with multiple international stakeholders. International mindset – sensible for cultural differences.
• Ability to interface with business operational customers, cross-functional teams, and Information Management functions and able to deliver on performance expectations.
• Prior exposure of working in a Finance Shared services operations will be an added advantage.

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/ We look forward to receiving your application! We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors. If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment. Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn . #WeAreNouryon #Changemakers