Plant Controller - - Johannesburg

My client is seeking a talented Plant Controller to join their team and take ownership of critical responsibilities aimed at optimizing cost efficiency and driving strategic decision-making.
This position is based in Johannesburg East.

Duties:

Crafting insightful monthly management reports, providing actionable recommendations to boost cost efficiency.
Leading the development of comprehensive performance reports to accurately assess plant performance.
Guiding the annual budgeting process using advanced SAP models to effectively compute budgeted unit costs.
Proactively preparing Rolling Forecasts and estimating monthly costs to facilitate agile decision-making.
Overseeing the World Class Manufacturing Cost Deployment Pillar to ensure excellence in cost-related initiatives.
Monitoring and reporting on product costing to offer valuable insights for strategic decision-making.
Conducting thorough cost simulations for new products to inform pricing strategies.
Ensuring precise setup of annual standard costs for all products, maintaining accuracy and consistency.
Implementing robust cost accounting systems and procedures to streamline operations.
Performing comprehensive cost analysis and variance assessments to identify and rectify anomalies.
Advocating for the standardization of costing processes to drive efficiency and reliability.
Identifying cost-saving opportunities proactively to foster continuous improvement.
Ensuring meticulous K2 Financial Data Reporting for benchmarking purposes.
Coordinating the preparation of the Cost of Factors file monthly to facilitate proactive cost management.
Actively participating in Operations Management meetings, contributing valuable financial insights.
Upholding business controls compliance alongside the plant leadership team.
Engaging in inventory management activities to ensure compliance and minimize discrepancies.
Seamlessly coordinating SAP CO month-end closure.
Conducting accurate revaluation of Finished Goods inventory.
Undertaking ad-hoc exercises as required to support strategic initiatives.
Ensuring strict adherence to Quality, Environmental Health, and Safety standards.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Completed CIMA qualification
Bachelors degree in Management Accounting / Finance related field
Minimum of 6 to 8 years experience in a similar position within a manufacturing / plant environment

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