Regional Plant Controller

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based, innovative, seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too:
Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Summary Description

The Regional Plant Controller is accountable for the overall integrity, accuracy and completeness of the company’s operations financial results and safeguarding of plant assets. The Regional Plant Controller partners with the Sr. Ops Directors and operations management team for the plants in region and engages in all aspects of these operations to provide timely and comprehensive financial leadership to the plant management teams.

Essential Functions
Financial Reporting and Controls/Compliance

Overall responsibility for the multiple plant operations financial results and delivery of accurate timely results in accordance with IFRS and company processes/procedures by working closely with the Plant management team, Cost Accounting/Inventory management and Supply Chain Finance teams.

Provide financial guidance and support to plant management with proactive communication of accounting/reporting issues and recommendations.

Interpret and present monthly EBITDA results for plants in region with Sr. Ops Directors.

Provide guidance/input to management on key business decisions that enable effective and efficient operations and delivery of cost savings.

Provide guidance to plant management in the origination of capital expenditure requests. Prepare/review financial support for the capex requests ensuring compliance to company policy and robust accurate projections of costs and savings generated by the project. Perform post capital expenditure audits and reviews.

Ensure the Manufacturing plant finance team are properly and accurately reporting plant financial data.

Ensure compliance with key control procedures and corporate policies and procedures at the local level plant management team to ensure the overall financial integrity of the plant financial information and safeguarding of assets.

Monitor plant finance team compliance with the Refresco Inventory Cycle Count Policy.

Maintain open communication with peers to foster a consistent approach in the financial management of the local operating units.

Provide support for external and internal audits at the operating facilities.

Complete ad-hoc reporting requests as needed.

Budgeting/Forecasting

Manage the weekly/monthly/quarterly latest estimate forecast process with the plant management teams and finance staff in the region to deliver accurate forecasted results. Appropriate identification of risks and opportunities.

Lead the development of the annual Operating Plan for the manufacturing facilities within the region.

Business Analysis Support

Work with the Plant Management Team to identify and recommend process improvements that will deliver financial benefits or mitigate financial risks. Analyze financial data to facilitate decision making process at the plant management level.

Required Skills and Competencies

Staff management experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Proven strategic problem-solving skills

Ability to operate and consistently deliver in a changing environment

IT Literate (Microsoft Office)

ERP System experience (SAP preferred)

High level of accountability. A self-starter with strong initiative and the ability to work independently. Strong customer…