Ecolab
Finance
PlantController
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“Plant Controller at Ecolab. Skills: Plant Controlling, Financial management, Cost analysis, Budgeting, Financial reporting. Managing the financial administration of the plant. Providing Plant and Operations management with key financial data and analyses”
What You'll Achieve.
enable decision making in a wide variety of operational and accounting decisions; recommend improvements and help make changes
Industry & Context.
analytical skills; identify and follow through on operational efficiencies and financial savings
occasional travel to the plant(s)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master degree in Finance, Economics or similar education, Minimum of 5 years working experience in Finance in a multinational company, Plant Controlling experience, Italian and English language competencies
Nice to Have
Plant Controlling experience (strong asset)
What You'll Do.
Managing the financial administration of the plant
Providing Plant and Operations management with key financial data and analyses
Controlling cost and forecasts for the plant
Maintain required systems and procedures that monitor the effectiveness of plant operations
Establish budgeting process and procedures
Develop key performance measurements and establish tracking systems
Develop product costing
Prepare and analyse the key monthly financial reports for the plants
Be actively involved in plant management to identify and follow through on operational efficiencies and financial savings
Perform audit function (SOX)
Comply with all site Health and Safety requirements and improvement programs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working across Europe with various teams and cultural backgrounds; Collaborative Environment; teamwork and diverse interactions; Ability to work both individually and in close collaboration (often remotely); Ability to fit in and work with the management team, and other stakeholders
Communication Scope
communication skills; challenge and get buy-in where needed
Full Job Description
Ecolab is looking for a **Plant Controller** who will be responsible for managing the financial administration of the plant and for providing Plant and Operations management with key financial data and analyses to enable decision making in a wide variety of operational and accounting decisions. Reporting to the Manufacturing Controller – Europe, the role will take a lead position in controlling cost and forecasts for the plant. **What You Will Do:** * Maintain required systems and procedures that monitor the effectiveness of plant operations * Establish budgeting process and procedures and provide supplementary information as required including in areas such as material loss/scrap, inventory, obsolescence. * Develop key performance measurements and establish tracking systems * Develop product costing * Prepare and analyse the key monthly financial reports for the plants * Be actively involved in plant management to identify and follow through on operational efficiencies and financial savings * Perform audit function (SOX) to assure policies are being followed; recommend improvements and help make changes * Comply with all site Health and Safety requirements and improvement programs * The position will require occasional travel to the plant(s). **What’s in it For You:** * Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary (Base pay & Variable Plan) and benefits package (private medical care, life insurance, stock purchase, lunch subsidy, sports cards). * Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements with hybrid model of work (approx. 60% from the office and 40% from home) * Matrix Organization: Thrive in our matrix organization, working across Europe with various teams and cultural backgrounds. * Collaborative Environment: Strong teamwork and diverse interactions. * Development Opportunities: Personalized plans with rapid progression * Versatile Career Paths: Professional growth supported by active committee for different career levels. * Supportive Culture: High employe
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