Prysmian Group

Plant Controller

Prysmian Group$87K — $117K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Accounting preferred.
  • 5+ years' experience in manufacturing plant accounting and controlling.
  • Expertise in cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Experience with inventory controls and physical inventory processes.
  • Proficiency in SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel use.
  • Professional certification (CPA, CGMA, or CMA) preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and forecast manufacturing variances.
  • Support plant management in achieving budgeted productivity savings.
  • Manage departmental and plant-wide budget and forecast preparation.
  • Provide oversight for physical inventory counts.
  • Maintain accurate asset and transaction records as directed by Corporate Controller.
  • Prepare and uphold product cost standards.
  • Coordinate annual capital budget preparation with financial justification.

Benefits

  • Flexible group insurance plan for health and dental.
  • Access to Virtual Healthcare for you and your family.
  • Life and disability coverage included.
  • Retirement savings program with employer matching up to 8%.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program available.
Full Job Description
About the Job

Work Location: Prescott, On

Work Schedule: Weekday, day shift

Compensation:

Prysmian is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package to attract, retain, and motivate our talent. This includes a competitive base salary aligned with the relevant market and results-based variable compensation that rewards performance.

Our salary range for this role is $87,000 - $117,000, reflecting the anticipated base salary for a fully qualified candidate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on skills, experience, internal equity, and market conditions.

Prysmian Flex Benefits:

  • Flexible group insurance plan for Extended Health, Prescription Drugs and Dental.
  • Access to Virtual Healthcare for you and your immediate family.
  • Life, AD&D, Short Term & Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • Retirement savings program (defined contribution) with employer contribution and match up to 8%.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program.


Position Summary:

The Plant Controller is a key member of the plant leadership team, responsible for managing financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, inventory control, and month-end reporting. This role provides valuable financial insight to help drive profitability, improve operations, and ensure compliance with corporate standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze and forecast manufacturing variances.
  • Play a key role in supporting Plant Management in achieving productivity savings against budgeted commitments.
  • Manage and coordinate the preparation of departmental and plant-wide budgets and forecasts.
  • Provide financial oversight and support for physical inventory counts.
  • Maintain accurate records of all assets, liabilities, and plant transactions in accordance with established procedures and direction from the Corporate Controller's office.
  • Prepare and maintain cost standards for all products produced.
  • Coordinate the preparation of the annual capital budget, including financial justification, expenditure control, and objective analysis.
  • Ensure all reports, accounting data, and month-end closings are completed in accordance with Operations and Corporate deadlines.
  • Work with the Team Leader to meet all corporate reporting requirements.
  • Assist with internal and external audits.


Knowledge and skill requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; Accounting preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing plant accounting and controlling.
  • Strong knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Experience with inventory controls and physical inventory processes.
  • Proficiency in SAP and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Professional certification such as CPA, CGMA, or CMA is preferred.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with plant leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

About Prysmian Group

Prysmian Group is a world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. With almost 140 years of experience, sales of over €11 billion, and about 29,000 employees in over 50 countries and 112 plants, the Group is strongly positioned in high-tech markets and offers the widest possible range of products, services, technologies and know-how. It operates in the businesses of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, of special cables for applications in many different industries and of medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors.
Learn more about Prysmian Group
Size
29,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1905

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