Plant Controller

7 months ago


Cape Town, South Africa Saint Gobain Full time

**Why do we need you?**
- Provide management reports with actionable recommendations on a monthly basis to support proactive cost reduction and strategic decision-making.
- Implement and monitor cost control measures to ensure expenses align with budgets and identify opportunities for savings
- Define, develop, and implement reports on plant, warehouse, and transport performance for accurate monitoring and analysis.
- Coordinate the collection of annual cost center budgets, including SAP models, to calculate and manage budgeted unit costs.
- Monitor and manage product costing (standard and actual costs), perform cost simulations for new products, and conduct variance analysis to support business decisions.
- Support the continuous improvement initiatives, validate project cost savings, and drive the delivery of the savings initiatives.
- Oversee inventory counts, review inventory adjustments, and ensure compliance with business controls to minimize inventory costs while maintaining customer service levels.
- Conduct financial analysis, scenario planning, and ensure accurate Financial Data Reporting for benchmarking and strategic decision-making.

**Is this job for you?**
**To make sure nothing is forgotten**
This role is a crucial link between operational functions and financial objectives at Gyproc Isover TMC, responsible for all finance and management accounting activities related to the plant warehouse and logistics in Cape Town and Gqeberha. This role involves implementing cost control measures, conducting financial analyses, and ensuring accurate reporting to support strategic business decisions. The Plant Controller also plays a key role in driving World Class Manufacturing savings, ensuring compliance with business controls, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. With a strong focus on teamwork, integrity, and customer excellence, the Plant Controller fosters a collaborative environment to optimize production costs and enhance organizational performance.
**A little more about us**
Saint-Gobain Africa is a leading provider of innovative building materials and solutions, dedicated to enhancing the quality of living spaces across the continent. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, Saint-Gobain Africa offers a diverse range of products and services tailored to meet the unique needs of the African market. By leveraging its global expertise and local insights, the company plays a pivotal role in shaping the built environment, promoting energy efficiency, and driving economic growth in the region. Saint-Gobain Africa is focused on delivering high-performance solutions that contribute to the well-being and comfort of its customers.
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**Benefits in joining us**
Joining Saint-Gobain, and its companies, offers a range of benefits including opportunities for exposure, diverse career paths, and a focus on innovation and sustainability. Employees benefit from professional development and training programs, stable and resource-rich work environments, and competitive compensation packages. The company's emphasis on a collaborative corporate culture, community engagement, and a commitment to research and development provides a fulfilling and dynamic work experience, ideal for those seeking professional growth and a chance to contribute to significant industry advancements.

Job Reference: SOA00293


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