Plant Controller

Job Description

Join a high performing manufacturing team as Plant Controller and provide financial controls and drive financial and operational improvements. Job Posting Date: 31st January, 2025 James Hardie Industries is the world’s #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions. As a local manufacturer, trusted innovator and industry leader James Hardie empowers homeowners and trade professionals to achieve dream modern homes with premium quality solutions that deliver endless design possibilities, trusted protection, and long-lasting beauty. With a diverse workforce of employees across Asia Pacific, our company culture is built on providing a foundation of “Zero Harm” and creating a positive impact in communities. We have a relentless focus on achievement, learning and continuous improvement. The Opportunity Based at our manufacturing plant in Carole Park, the Plant Controller role is responsible for maintaining a system of adequate internal controls and providing financial control to the manufacturing plant. You will work closely with the APAC Manufacturing Finance Lead and Operations Manager to focus on financial and operational improvements, including identifying and driving cost reductions and eliminating potential risks. What you’ll do As the Finance lead for the site, you will play a key role within the site management team. Business partner the Operations Manager to effectively manage and control costs and all facets of the plant’s efficiency and productivity. Lead the month-end close processes for the site, and be responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the SAP financial accounts for the manufacturing site, including all associated cost and inventory accounts, preparation and approval of journals, reconciliations, and reporting. Develop and deliver plant forecasts, budgets, and operating plans that align financial targets to plant KPIs, maintain yearly ABC model to ensure accurate product standard cost. Ensure preparation of weekly/monthly operational performance and financial reports. Best Practice champion for internal controls, ensuring SOX compliance and adherence to control policies and procedures. Participate in improvement and integration of cost, financial and manufacturing systems. Participate in on site management meetings, identify and communicate the underlying performance trends for the operations of the site. Support the financial literacy and business acumen of the site leadership team. Support the lean manufacturing focus of the plant by partnering operations in identifying and driving out waste, including the provision of financial validation and reporting, on a weekly and monthly basis. What you’ll bring Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field. Professional accounting certification (CPA/CA) with a recognised professional body is desirable. Minimum 7 years proven accounting experience, with “shop floor” experience in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated knowledge of operational accounting (cost accounting, project costing). Solid understanding of financial analysis processes and procedures within a manufacturing environment. Proven ability to successfully apply forecasting techniques and skills to develop and evaluate business goals and strategies, analyse information to derive insights and implications to initiate planning and/or re planning, and controlling actual results versus budget. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strong stakeholder engagement and influence. Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Working @ James Hardie Stable growth at a global building products manufacturer. Bonus scheme for all eligible employees. Product discounts. Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for the Primary Carer (including super) and two weeks. 2 Volunteer days per year. Plenty of employee rewards and benefits including a rewards and recognition program. Online shopping discounts. International & domestic development and progression opportunities. Access to thousands of free self-development modules via James Hardie University. Annual business conferences with Award gala dinners. Free annual health checks. Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family members. Hassle free, no cost and confidential access to our onsite psychologists & physiotherapists (specific sites). Proudly providing Australian Made fibre cement to the market for over 100 years. It’s Possible with James Hardie. Apply For Job #J-18808-Ljbffr