Plant Controller

Your New Company

Hays Senior Finance & Accounting is proud to be partnering with a global manufacturing organisation in the appointment of a Plant Controller. With a strong international footprint and a well-established Australian operation, this business combines the stability and resources of a multinational organisation with the influence and visibility of a local leadership team. This is an opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturer and become a key member of the senior leadership group, partnering with both local and international stakeholders across the wider business.

Your New Role

Reporting to the Senior Director Finance – EMEA & APAC, with a matrix reporting line to the Managing Director, the Plant Controller will lead all finance activities for the Australian operation.

This is a highly visible role that combines strategic business partnering with hands-on operational finance leadership.

Key responsibilities include

• Acting as the financial leader for the Australian manufacturing operation
• Owning the full P&L, including margin, cost and cashflow performance
• Leading budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting processes
• Delivering commercial insights and recommendations to support business performance
• Driving cost optimisation, productivity improvements and working capital initiatives
• Managing costing accuracy, inventory valuation and operational finance processes
• Partnering closely with operations, engineering and leadership teams
• Leading and developing a small finance team
• Managing local audit requirements and ensuring timely resolution of audit findings
• Ensuring compliance with financial controls, statutory requirements, tax obligations and corporate governance frameworks
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations

What You'll Need to Succeed

• CPA qualified with a degree in Finance or Accounting
• Previous experience as a Plant Controller, Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar leadership role
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Strong expertise across cost accounting, inventory management and operational finance
• Proven experience leading teams and partnering with operational stakeholders
• Experience reporting to offshore stakeholders within a multinational environment
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and reporting capability
• Experience managing audits, compliance and financial controls
• Advanced ERP systems and Excel skills
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills

What You'll Get in Return

• Senior leadership position within a global manufacturing organisation
• Full ownership of plant finance and commercial performance
• Direct exposure to local and international leadership teams
• Opportunity to influence operational performance and business strategy
• Broad role spanning financial control, business partnering and operational improvement
• Stable and growing organisation with strong international backing

What You Need to Do Now

If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Sign in to view email or contact Amy McCusker at Hays Senior Finance on 07 3243 3078 for a confidential discussion.

If this role isn't quite right for you, but you're considering a career move, please contact us for a confidential discussion regarding your future opportunities.