Descripción de la oferta
The Plant Controller is a key financial partner to our Celrà manufacturing site, responsible for ensuring rigorous financial planning, cost control, and performance monitoring. This role plays a critical part in supporting operational excellence, driving efficiencies, and ensuring compliance with ESTEVE’s financial standards and local regulatory requirements. The position requires strong analytical capabilities, business partnering skills, and a hands‑on approach in a dynamic production environment.
Roles
Lead the preparation of the plant’s budget, forecasting cycles, and periodic financial performance analysis.
Provide insightful variance analysis, root‑cause identification, and actionable recommendations to management.
Support decision‑making by supplying accurate financial insights related to production, cost trends, and operational metrics.
Business Partnering
Act as a strategic financial partner to Plant Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and CDMO Leadership team‑
Support cost‑control initiatives and efficiency projects; participate in identifying and implementing cost‑saving programs (e.g., waste treatment optimization, maintenance efficiencies).
Promote financial awareness across the plant, ensuring that leaders understand key performance drivers and cost impacts.
Reporting & Compliance
Ensure accurate and timely management reporting, including KPI dashboards, monthly results, and financial statements.
Guarantee adherence to corporate policies, internal controls, local regulations, and applicable accounting standards.
Coordinate with the Accounts Payable team at HQ to ensure proper invoice management, accruals, and cost allocation processes.
Costing
Monitor and analyze product costing, standard vs. actual variances, production yields, and efficiency ratios.
Oversee and validate standard costs, production order settlement, and margin analysis.
Evaluate the financial viability of new projects, new products, and production changes, providing recommendations based on sensitivity and scenario analyses.
Investment Analysis
Oversee CAPEX monitoring, ensuring investment proposals are financially robust and aligned with plant and corporate strategy.
Coordinate with Project Management to ensure correct activation and capitalization of new assets in Workshop I.
Track project progress, spending, and post‑implementation benefit realization.
Strategic Support
Contribute to long‑term strategic planning, aligning plant financial goals with overall business objectives.
Drive process improvements, automation opportunities, and digitalization initiatives within the finance perimeter.
Prepare comprehensive reports for Plant Management, including production volumes, sales performance, production margins, and operational profitability.
2. ORGANIZATION CHART & JOB RELATIONSHIPS
Line Manager
FP&A Operations Director
Direct Reporting
n/a
External Relationships
Global Finance & CMO organizations
Production Site Team
External audit team
3. JOB PROFILE
Required Studies
Degree in Finance, Business Administration / Industrial Engineering or similar
Other specialized knowledge
High proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Advanced Excel/analytics tools.
Very good MS Office skills, especially Excel and Power Point
Languages
Fluent English, Catalan and Spanish
Professional experience
5+ years of experience in controlling, ideally within industrial, manufacturing, chemical, or pharmaceutical environments.
Strong understanding of cost accounting, manufacturing processes, and CAPEX management.
Strong communication and influencing skills; ability to partner effectively with non‑financial stakeholders.
Analytical, detail‑oriented, and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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