Plant Controller – Manufacturing Finance

About the role

AnalytiChem Services is creating a new Plant Controller position to provide a clear view of costs and profitability across three European manufacturing sites. Based in Porto, you will act as the bridge between finance and the shop floor, turning data from bills of materials, variance reports and absorption analyses into actionable insights for operations teams.

Key responsibilities

• Own product costing and keep cost data accurate as products and processes evolve.
• Analyse cost variances and explain the drivers behind them.
• Monitor production performance and cost absorption.
• Track profitability across products and sites.
• Support monthly closing, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Maintain cost structures in SAP and collaborate with master data, SAP and production teams.
• Provide production and management teams with clear insight to support decision‑making.

Required profile

• 3‑5 years of finance controlling experience in a manufacturing environment (FMCG or food experience welcome).
• Strong knowledge of SAP CO, FI and PP modules (S/4 HANA or ECC).
• Confidence with product costing, standard costing and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel and solid financial analysis abilities.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling or Business Administration.
• Fluent English and German or Dutch for cross‑site communication.

Required skills

• SAP CO
• SAP FI
• SAP PP
• S/4 HANA (or ECC)
• Advanced Excel
• Financial analysis
• Product costing
• Standard costing
• Variance analysis