Site Operations Controller

Givaudan Ashford, England, United KingdomJoin or sign in to find your next jobJoin to apply for the Site Operations Controller role at GivaudanGivaudan Ashford, England, United Kingdom2 months ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Site Operations Controller role at GivaudanJoin us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Dive into varied, flexible, and stimulating environments. Meet empowered professionals to partner with, befriend, and stretch your skills alongside. Every day, your energy, your creativity, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.Site Operations Controller - Your future role?As the Site Operations Controller in Ashford, you will direct site controlling activities for all departments present on site. You will support the business controlling network by supplying local information and provide business support to the local operations Manager to and compliance.Be the member of the Site Operations Management Team ensuringFull finance integration into operationsSupport and achieve process improvement programmes at a site levelActive involvement and challenge of decisionsYour Main ResponsibilitiesReportingProvide analyses and interpretations of financial information to various functional management and partners., including Group Controlling, Division, Controlling, Operations Controlling, Functional Controlling (e.g. IT, Purchasing, HR)Site SupportProvide recommendations on inventory managementCoordinate the annual budget process for the siteParticipate in site operations meetings to stay informed of site activities and provide finance support/action where requiredCost AnalysisManage annual and periodic requirements of costing activities and analysis of COGSProvide detailed product costing analysis and support management in the evaluation of product costs.Analyse process order and product level variances on a monthly basis and work with the operations team to resolve and correct costing issues.Review COGS summary with managementCoordinate changes in master templates with local operationsContribute to recipe templates from a costing perspectiveAnalyse and explain local product marginsRespond promptly to pricing/commercial controlling requestsFinancial Performance AnalysisAnalyze and coordinate activities associated with operations performance on siteContribute as an active member in site projects that move process/cost improvements (i.e., Supply Chain, CI, Utilities, Maintenance)Support site management in the development and analysis of business plans, budgets, forecasts, cost savings opportunitiesPerform ad-hoc and proactive analysis of the monthly Measurements and provide site and operational management with interpretive and predictive information for decision-makingParticipate in forecasting and mid-to long-term planning for the factorySupport management in the strategic decision-making for the sitePerform regular cost centre and investment reviews and follow-ups. Drive resolutions of variance issuesFinancial Analysis & ReportingSupport requirements associated with the month-end financial closeReview the analysis of the site P&L and identify variances vs. budget, last year and outlook. Drive and recommend corrective actionsFinancial reportingInvestment ProcessWork with site engineers, local management and regional controllers from the stage of evaluating capital proposals up until value realizationAsset under construction (AUC) follow-upOtherOversee and evaluate internal controls for the site and create procedures to ensure clarity around processes and ensure internal controlsProvide financial support for the site on special projectsEnsure compliance to Corporate guidelines as reported in the Corporate Finance ManualSupport annual external financial audit - hard close and year-end closeYou haveDegree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or professional accountancy qualification5-10 years’ experience in cost accounting/operations controlling in a manufacturing environmentFluent in EnglishSAP FI/COWorking knowledge of costing processes and proceduresProject ManagementOur BenefitsBonus PaymentPensionLife AssurancePrivate MedicalCareer developmentAt Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.Every essence of you enriches our world.Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionAccounting/Auditing and FinanceIndustriesChemical ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Givaudan by 2xGet notified about new Operations Controller jobs in Ashford, England, United Kingdom.Ashford, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoInterim Head of Finance / Financial DirectorKings Hill, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoCanterbury, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoAshford, England, United Kingdom 5 months agoSt Leonards, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoMaidstone, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoSittingbourne, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLeeds, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoGeneral Manager / Director Of Operations - EngineeringKent, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoMaidstone, England, United Kingdom 23 hours agoMaidstone, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoAssociate Director - Asset Finance SalesMaidstone, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoSite Procurement Manager, Site Procurement OperationsLeeds, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoDover, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLeeds, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoGillingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoRochester, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoReliability Maintenance Engineering Area Manager, Fulfillment & Operations ManagementRochester, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoMaidstone, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoLarkfield, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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