Plant Controller

Plant Controller

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

Your Role :

The Plant Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial activities within the manufacturing plant. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, cost control, budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, and compliance with corporate policies. The Plant Controller acts as a strategic business partner to plant management by providing financial analysis and recommendations to improve operational performance and profitability.

In your daily job you will work on :

Financial Planning & Analysis :

• Prepare annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly financial projections.
• Monitor plant performance against budget and forecast targets.
• Analyze manufacturing variances, operational KPIs, and profitability drivers.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making.

Cost Accounting

• Maintain and improve standard costing systems.
• Monitor material, labor, and overhead costs.
• Analyze production variances and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure accurate product costing and inventory valuation.

Monthly Closing & Reporting

• Lead month-end closing activities for the plant.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare management reports explaining financial results and operational performance.
• Review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.

Inventory Control

• Oversee inventory accounting and valuation.
• Ensure accurate cycle counts and physical inventory processes.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and investigate discrepancies.
• Support inventory reduction and working capital improvement initiatives.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory and tax requirements.

Manufacturing Performance Management

• Partner with production, supply chain, quality, and maintenance teams.
• Monitor key manufacturing KPIs such as: OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) Scrap and yield rates Labor efficiency Productivity metrics Inventory turnover
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Capital Expenditure Management

• Evaluate investment proposals and support business cases.
• Track capital expenditures against approved budgets.
• Monitor project financial performance and return on investment.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop finance and accounting staff within the plant.
• Provide coaching and performance management.
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

YOUR BACKGROUND:

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

• Master's degree in Finance or equivalent .

• • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Finance and/or Audit, with at least 3 years of experience in a Plant Controller position within a manufacturing environment.

• Advanced communication skills

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW! 

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