Plant Controller – Manufacturing Finance

About the role

Numbers tell the story of how a factory really runs. If you can read that story in a bill of materials, a variance report or an absorption analysis, and turn it into decisions the operations teams can actually use, this role is for you. Based in Porto, you will be the single point of clarity on cost, margin and profitability across three European manufacturing sites.

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 decisions.

Required profile

• 3‑5 years of finance controlling experience in a manufacturing environment (FMCG or food experience welcome).
• Solid SAP knowledge across CO, FI and PP modules; experience with S/4 HANA or ECC is acceptable.
• Confidence with product costing, standard costing and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel and strong financial analysis skills.
• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling or Business Administration.
• Fluent in English and German or Dutch for cross‑site liaison.
• Willingness to travel to the three sites a few days each month.

Required skills

• SAP (CO, FI, PP modules)
• S/4 HANA environment
• Advanced Excel