Plant Controller
About the job
- A degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is required.
- At least 3 years of experience in Plant Controlling, Industrial Controlling, or Operations Finance within a manufacturing environment, including standard costing, inventory control, budgeting, forecasting, and manufacturing variance analysis.
- Strong knowledge of industrial controlling, costing, and manufacturing finance, and the ability to use ERP systems, advanced analytics, and financial modelling to support data-driven decision-making and business performance.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required. Experience with ERP systems is required; Infor M3 is preferred. Power BI and data analytics tools are required.
- Fluent spoken and written English is required.
- Strong business partnering, analytical, and influencing skills are required, along with a proactive, results-oriented mindset, sound judgement, and the ability to drive performance improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom is required.
- Partner with plant leadership to provide financial insights, performance analysis, and recommendations that support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Monitor and analyse plant performance, including manufacturing costs, productivity, inventory, profitability, and key operational KPIs.
- Lead plant controlling and management reporting activities, ensuring accurate variance analysis against budget, forecast, standard cost, and prior year.
- Coordinate month-end closing activities related to manufacturing operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment between operational and financial data.
- Manage product costing processes, including standard cost maintenance, cost roll reviews, and analysis of manufacturing variances.
- Oversee inventory financial control, supporting stock accuracy, inventory valuation, working capital management, and periodic stock counts.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and business case development for operational initiatives, investments, and continuous improvement projects.
- Ensure data integrity, compliance with internal controls and accounting policies, and effective use of ERP and reporting systems.
- Infor M3 experience is preferred.
About the company
IRCA Group is a business-to-business supplier that manufactures and sells semi-finished pastry ingredients to professionals, including chocolates, creams, and jams used in artisanal pastries, cakes, and gelatos. Its products are semi-finished ingredients that workflows in professional kitchens rely on to create finished desserts. The company differentiates itself through a long heritage (founded in 1919), a broad portfolio of brands under one global umbrella, and a growth strategy fueled by strategic acquisitions (such as Dobla) and international expansion, supported by private equity ownership. IRCA’s goal is to scale its international presence, broaden its offerings, and unite renowned sweet-creation brands to serve customers in over 100 countries.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Gallarate, Italy
Founded
1919
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Revenue jumped from €370 million in 2021 to €1.5 billion today.
- CVC expects Q4 2026 close and more U.S. and EMEA expansion.
- The 2025 U.S. RENO X launch anchors domestic production and faster delivery.
What critics are saying
- CVC's €1.2 billion high-yield bond load raises refinancing pressure after closing.
- Needle-moving layoffs surfaced in Missouri and Kansas, signaling post-acquisition integration strain.
- A 2025 U.S. injury lawsuit against IRCA Group USA adds legal distraction.
What makes Irca Group unique
- IRCA spans 19 facilities, 7,000 products, and 100-plus countries.
- Domori, Joygelato, Dobla, and RENO X create category breadth across channels.
- Its B2B model serves artisanal pastry, foodservice, and industrial manufacturers.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Meal Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Budget
- Training Programs