At Purina, it's no secret that pets are our passion. Our vision is to be the world's most trusted company in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them. We're dedicated to improving the health and lifestyle of cats and dogs through quality nutrition and care.
We currently have an exciting opportunity within Nestle Purina PetCare for a Factory Controller to join the Factory Leadership Team at our Marton Factory.
You will support the Factory Manager as a trusted co-pilot within the Factory Leadership Team on a day-to-day basis as well as on a long-term strategic view. You will provide visibility around costs related to the factory processes through the driving of relevant analysis and reporting to ensure adherence to financial legal requirements and NAS.
A day in the life…
Reporting to the Factory Manager, key responsibilities of this role include:
Leading strategic financial analysis for decisions related to factory operations ensuring full transparency of costs and non-financial implications
Performing financial simulations, product costings & estimates and CAPEX evaluations
Managing the overall factory budget with the factory management team and being the critical liaison between factory and Head Office
Managing factory reporting of actuals and forecasts and investigating daily, weekly and monthly variances.
Preparing, publishing and performing analysis of financial KPI data, and transferring this knowledge to relevant stakeholders in order to promote understanding
Challenging assumptions for cost improvements in factory based on internal and external benchmark information on factory performance and costs
Identifying and driving cost improvement opportunities, and actively contributing to factory improvement projects and initiatives
Acting as the Compliance & Audit Champion, performing routine audit activities to ensure compliance on critical areas and appropriately escalate business risks
What will make you successful
Joining a collaborative team, you will be a strong leader with a history of delivering results in a high-pressure environment
You have the demonstrated ability to adapt to fast-paced changes
You will be Degree qualified in Business / Finance and/or Accountancy
You will have strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
Have advanced excel skills and experience working with SAP will be an advantage. You will possess outstanding communication skills and have the flexibility to adapt your style to suit your audience and manage stakeholders
Applicants must have full New Zealand working rights
Benefits
You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.
In addition, we offer:
Varied career experiences and personalised development support
Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program
Paid parental and partner leave
Purchase Leave Scheme
Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave
Discounted Nestlé products
This position is subject to a full medical check.
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