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Plant Cost Controller

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Job Description

Plant Cost Controller

Location: Sriracha Chonburi

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Global Automotive Manufacturing / Industrial Components

About the Company

Our client is a leading global manufacturer of precision-engineered automotive and industrial components, supplying world-class solutions to major OEMs across the automotive, industrial, and mobility sectors. With advanced manufacturing facilities and a strong commitment to operational excellence, the company is seeking a highly analytical Plant Cost Controller to strengthen its finance team.

Position Summary

The Plant Cost Controller will be responsible for managing plant controlling activities, manufacturing cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, inventory control, and operational financial performance. This role will partner closely with Plant Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Production, Engineering, and Finance to improve profitability, optimize manufacturing costs, and support strategic business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Prepare monthly plant financial reports, variance analysis, and management reports.
  • Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term financial planning for manufacturing operations.
  • Analyze plant financial performance and recommend corrective actions to improve profitability.
  • Monitor plant KPIs and provide financial insights to support business decisions.

Manufacturing Cost Control

  • Analyze manufacturing costs including direct materials, labor, overhead, logistics, and production efficiency.
  • Monitor standard costs, actual costs, and manufacturing variances.
  • Review production cost drivers and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
  • Support standard cost updates and annual cost roll processes.
  • Ensure accurate cost allocation across production departments.

Inventory & Cost Management

  • Monitor inventory valuation and inventory accuracy.
  • Analyze inventory movements, slow-moving inventory, and obsolete stock.
  • Coordinate with Supply Chain and Production to improve inventory turnover.
  • Support monthly inventory reconciliation and annual physical stock counts.

Operational Business Partnering

  • Partner with Plant Manager and department heads on operational and financial performance.
  • Support productivity improvement, cost-saving initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.
  • Evaluate CAPEX proposals, investment projects, and return-on-investment (ROI).
  • Provide financial analysis for manufacturing projects and operational initiatives.

Financial Controls & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with company financial policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
  • Support internal and external audits.
  • Ensure accuracy of manufacturing financial data and reporting.
  • Improve financial processes and reporting efficiency.
  • Support compliance with SOX/internal control requirements where applicable.

Reporting

  • Prepare monthly plant controlling packages.
  • Analyze production efficiency, manufacturing variances, and profitability.
  • Present financial performance to local management and regional finance teams.
  • Prepare ad hoc financial analysis requested by management.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
  • CPA, CMA, or MBA is an advantage.
  • Minimum 5–8 years of experience in Plant Controlling, Cost Accounting, Manufacturing Finance, or Financial Planning & Analysis.
  • Experience in multinational manufacturing companies is highly preferred.
  • Automotive, industrial manufacturing, or precision engineering industry experience is highly desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of: Standard Costing Manufacturing Cost Analysis Budgeting & Forecasting Inventory Accounting Product Costing Cost Variance Analysis
  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP (FI/CO), Oracle, or similar.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Good communication and presentation skills.
  • Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following industries are highly preferred:

  • Automotive Manufacturing
  • Automotive Components
  • Industrial Equipment
  • Bearings & Motion Technology
  • Precision Engineering
  • Heavy Manufacturing
  • Electronics Manufacturing (EMS)
  • Machinery Manufacturing

Key Competencies

  • Plant Controlling
  • Manufacturing Cost Analysis
  • Standard Costing
  • Product Costing
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
  • Inventory Management
  • Variance Analysis
  • Cost Optimization
  • Business Partnering
  • Financial Reporting
  • ERP (SAP FI/CO preferred)
  • Data Analytics
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Commercial Acumen

Why Join This Opportunity?

  • Join a global leader in automotive and industrial manufacturing.
  • Work closely with senior plant leadership and regional finance teams.
  • Drive strategic cost optimization and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Gain exposure to world-class manufacturing processes and advanced financial systems.
  • Attractive compensation package, performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, and excellent career development opportunities within an international organization.
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