Plant Controller - Collective Consulting Kft. - Lehetséges

We are looking for a Plant Controller for our manufacturing partner in Tolna County. We are seeking a highly experienced finance professional to oversee and drive the comprehensive operational and cost controlling activities of their manufacturing site. The core focus of this role is to monitor production, material, and operational expenses, analyze financial variances, and provide actionable reporting to enhance overall factory performance. The successful candidate will act as a key financial business partner to local operations, driving cost optimization initiatives, tracking capital expenditure, and supporting strategic decision-making. 

Tasks

Providing comprehensive financial controlling support across manufacturing, material management, and site operations 

Analyzing material, production, utility, scrap, and maintenance expenses, and delivering regular management performance reports 

Evaluating variances between budget allocations, forecasted figures, and actual financial performance 

Developing and maintaining plant scorecards and performance reports to drive operational efficiency 

Tracking CAPEX budgets, managing spending workflows, and conducting post-implementation project evaluations 

Supporting working capital improvement initiatives 

Managing standard cost calculations, scrap expense planning, and BOM data maintenance 

Coordinating operational budgets across procurement, warehousing, production costs, and rebate structures 

Tracking and reporting FTE metrics 

Regularly reviewing cost allocation frameworks (fixed/variable) and plant reporting guidelines 

Identifying cost-saving opportunities and proposing operational improvement strategies 

Partnering cross-functionally with manufacturing, operations, and finance teams, supporting joint projects 

Requirements

University degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline 

Minimum 10 years of broad financial experience, including at least 5 years specifically in plant/manufacturing controlling 

Proven background within a manufacturing or FMCG environment 

Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal 

Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and working knowledge of ERP systems 

Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving capabilities 

High degree of autonomy, precision, and an outcome-driven attitude 

Process improvement and implementation mindset 

What our partner offers

Stable corporate background within an international enterprise 

Cafeteria benefits 

2 days of home office per week 

Travel support 

Sports benefits package