Plant Controller

We are a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence.

As a leading name in the safety industry, Justrite provides a platform where you can collaborate with some of the best professionals in the field, learning from experts and contributing to cutting-edge solutions.

The Plant Controller will play a pivotal role in the business's operating performance, overseeing the Barendrecht (Netherlands) site performance. This includes site financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and providing strategic advice to plant and BU management on key drivers influencing site performance.

1. Site Financial Reporting:
   - Leads financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
   - Prepares and delivers the plant financial forecasts and projections to Plant Leader
   - Monitors the plant's monthly closing process in conjunction with the Accounting team
   - Communicates results effectively to management and non-financial personnel
   - Provides in-depth analysis on variances to plan and forecast with the Site Ops Leader(s) as well as holding leadership accountable to plant budget & forecast
   - Provides risk analysis for contingency planning
2. Budgeting & Forecasting:
   - Participates in the development of annual operational objectives for the plant that are aligned with Corporate and the business unit's strategic objectives
   - Helps update forecast quarterly to provide a real-time assessment of site results and the near-term outlook
   - Monitors performance against budgets & forecasts, providing insights and recommendations for improvement. Leads proactive development of contingency plans, productivity improvement, and corrective actions to ensure facility financial results and shareholder value are optimized
3. Drive Plant Profitability & Productivity:
   - Leads actions in line with achieving targets, mitigating risk, and helping to prioritize resource needs
   - Leads proactive development of contingency plans, productivity improvement, and corrective actions to ensure facility financial results and shareholder value are optimized
   - Provides insightful and competitive analytics that anticipate change and drive decision-making
   - Provides investment analysis helping to outline the appropriate return on investment
   - Educates plant personnel on key performance metrics and ensures those metrics are tracked with high audit standards
4. Compliance & Regulatory Reporting:
   - Ensures that there is an effective and efficient system of internal controls including data integrity, asset protection, appropriate approval levels, budgeting, financial reporting, information systems, and adherence to corporate policies and governmental regulations (GAAP, tax compliance, etc.)
   - Comfortable working with the tax and corporate accounting teams to support tax filings and our annual corporate audit
5. Internal Controls & Risk Management:
   - Help implement & maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure fiscal integrity of our systems and operating results
   - Identify and mitigate financial risk through proactive analysis and control
6. Cross-Functional Leadership & Team Contribution:
   - Works across organization boundaries and all levels of the site(s) to achieve plant and BU goals
   - Supports plant events and leads/participates on teams in the plant (i.e., Kaizens, Green or Black Belt Projects, A3PS, etc...)
   - Share best practices with other JSG sites, i.e., process improvements, financial modeling, and procedure changes.
   - Aligns teams and resources to solve problems and drive results
   - Provides support to team members at the plant and is visible on the site floor

To ensure your success from day one in this role, Justrite requires the following qualifications at a minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Controlling, or a related field
• >5 Years of progressive experience with a heavy focus on manufacturing experience

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance standards. Demonstrated knowledge of cost accounting principles and drivers of plant variances
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (Infor Syteline is a plus)
• Strong proficiency in MS Office software, especially in Excel
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities

The position offers a competitive base salary, a company lease car, and bonus scheme participation. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. Additionally, employees are eligible for performance-based bonuses tied to business targets, further enhancing their total compensation package.

Justrite Safety Group is offering a competitive benefits package, offering everything you need to support your career and personal well-being. We understand the importance of work-life balance, so we offer flexible hours and remote work options, giving you the freedom to manage your time effectively.

Your financial future is secure with our pension scheme, complete with a company match, and you are protected with company-paid long-term disability insurance. To ensure you are at your best, we also offer paid time off, and an employee fitness plan that supports your overall health and happiness. At Justrite, our benefits package is designed to help you thrive both in and out of the workplace.