Are you recognized for your financial rigor, analytical mindset, and ability to translate complex data into clear insights for operational teams? Are you looking to play a key role in the performance of a manufacturing site while acting as a business partner to leadership? This opportunity is for you!

Our client, a large international company operating in the agri-food manufacturing sector, is looking for a Plant Controller. The selected candidate will play a central role in financial monitoring of the site, performance analysis, data integrity, and supporting management teams in their decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

-       Act as a financial partner to plant leadership and operational teams to support decision-making.

-       Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of the site's financial data.

-       Oversee monthly and annual closing activities related to manufacturing operations.

-       Prepare, analyze, and validate financial reports for internal stakeholders.

-       Lead the annual budgeting process, financial forecasts, and periodic revisions.

-       Analyze variances between actual results, budgets, and forecasts, and communicate findings to leadership.

-       Calculate, update, and analyze standard costs, production costs, and costs related to new products.

-       Participate in improvement, optimization, and cost-reduction initiatives, including validating financial assumptions.

-       Monitor and control inventory, including finished goods, raw materials, and packaging.

-       Ensure compliance with procedures, KPIs, internal controls, and financial best practices, while identifying discrepancies and financial risks.

-       Oversee fixed assets tracking as well as the analysis, control, and forecasting of subcontracting costs.

-       Supervise a Senior Financial Analyst.

-       Perform any other related tasks and manage special projects as required.

Benefits:

-       Friendly and dynamic work environment.

-       Competitive salary with performance bonus.

-       Comprehensive group insurance fully covered by the employer.

-       Health spending account and wellness account.

-       Retirement plan with employer contribution.

-       4 weeks of vacation upon hiring (negotiable based on experience), plus personal days and sick days.

-       Career advancement opportunities at both national and international levels.

-       Strategic role acting as a true business partner.

Requirements:

-       Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

-       Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role.

-       Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

-       Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

-       Advisory mindset with the ability to influence decision-makers.

-       Solid understanding of accounting principles and manufacturing costing.

-       Professional bilingualism in French and English (50% of communications are in English).

-       Strong computer skills, including advanced Excel.

-       Strong attention to detail, autonomy, and organizational skills.

-       Knowledge of SAP is a strong asset.

-       CPA designation is a significant asset.

Salary: $100,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on experience.

Schedule: Day shift, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with flexibility.

Status: Permanent