Job Description

If spreadsheets and steel beams get your pulse racing, this one's calling your name! We're talking about a Plant Controller role with serious clout at a manufacturing powerhouse on the West Rand. You'll be the financial heartbeat of the plant, driving performance, cutting costs and making sure every cent, screw, and shipment adds up. It's fast, gritty and hands-on, perfect for a finance professional who thrives where the numbers meet the noise of the factory floor!
Company and : The West Rand plant is a cornerstone of production and they're looking for a Plant Controller who can keep the gears turning financially while influencing big operational decisions. You'll partner directly with plant leadership, own financial performance and play a strategic role in driving cost efficiency and profitability. If you're someone who loves a challenge and wants to move beyond reporting into real business impact, this is your platform. A seat at the decision-making table, exposure to global best practices and the chance to be the financial voice of a high-performing plant? That's the win!
Key Responsibilities:

• Own plant-level financial reporting in line with IFRS & GAAP, turning data into actionable insight
• Analyse performance and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements
• Collaborate across departments on budgets, forecasts and strategic planning
• Represent the plant during audits and ensure full compliance with laws, SOX and company policies
• Drive process improvement initiatives and champion continuous optimization

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• BCom Accounting (CIMA studies advantageous)
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role within a multinational manufacturing, FMCG or mining environment
• Proficiency in SAP (preferred) and Advanced Excel
• Strong grasp of budgeting, cost control, variance analysis, GAAP, IFRS and SOX compliance
• Analytical, commercially minded and thrives under pressure. You don't just crunch numbers, you influence outcomes!

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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

• Financial Managers
• Financial Accountants
• Management Accountants
• Financial Controllers
• Cost Accountants
• All Finance C-Suite roles

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
For more information, contact:
Elzette Hood
Senior Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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For more information please contact:
Elzette Hood

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