The plant controller is the co-pilot of the supply chain department, reporting to Head of Finance, but a dotted line to the two Plant Managers and Head of Production. He/she should be part of the Plant team meetings. He/She is responsible for the financial reporting, business cases for capex projects and gives requested and unrequested advice. He/She challenges business cases and performance. This vacancy is for the two Dutch factories in Tilburg.

Key responsibilities

Reporting/Monitoring:

Sets up reporting to track financial performance of two plants.

Makes necessary bookings, provisions, accruals in the production area.

Explains differences to Budget, last year. Makes forecasts and latest estimates.

Discusses mitigating actions with the plant managers if performance is not met.

Budget/Planning:

Organises the planning process with the whole team (bottom up).

Makes the annual plan/budget at the right level of detail allowing for strong reporting and analysis against budget.

Discusses the top down adjustments if necessary.

Analysis:

All financial analysis relating to production items. Specifically on capex projects: project approval process, budget control, finalisation of project and accounting of that.

Stock and obsolescence reporting and accounting.

Close cooperation with the cost engineer on product costing.

You bring these skills, experience & education

At least 3 years of relevant experience in similar financial controlling roles.
Higher education: Administration, Economics, Accounting preferably.
Advanced Excel knowledge
Fluent in business English, Dutch appreciated.

SIG competencies

We are looking for people who are willing to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances, employees who create a climate where everyone is motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. If you actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged, if you develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals, SIG is the place for you. To deliver better for our customers, our future colleagues build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions. Finally, we are looking for colleagues who build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Are you someone who applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals? Are you someone who can create new and better ways for the organization to be successful? If the answer is ‘yes’, come and join us.

Our promise

SIG is the place for you to build something incredible. We offer competitive compensation and an opportunity to partially work from home. If you join us, you will be part of a globally successful international company, which is leading its industry in sustainability, technology, and more. We think of ourselves as the career launchpad - a place to develop yourself fast with real work, real experience, real opportunities to build skills. You will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team, you will have personal development opportunities, trainings and coaching opportunities from senior team members. If you show skill and willingness to learn, we'll back you all the way.

About SIG

SIG is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions for better. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We are the only packaging system supplier covering carton, pouch, and bag-in-box. Our versatile technology and product innovation capacity enable us to deliver better for customers, for consumers, and for the world. Sustainability guides us, technology empowers us, but it’s the passion and drive of our people that truly enable us to deliver better. Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange.