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 implicationsPerforming financial simulations, product costings & estimates and CAPEX evaluationsManaging the overall factory budget with the factory management team and being the critical liaison between factory and Head OfficeManaging 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 understandingChallenging assumptions for cost improvements in factory based on internal and external benchmark information on factory performance and costsIdentifying and driving cost improvement opportunities, and actively contributing to factory improvement projects and initiativesActing as the Compliance & Audit Champion, performing routine audit activities to ensure compliance on critical areas and appropriately escalate business risksWhat Will Make You SuccessfulJoining a collaborative team, you will be a strong leader with a history of delivering results in a high-pressure environmentYou have the demonstrated ability to adapt to fast-paced changesYou will be Degree qualified in Business / Finance and/or AccountancyYou will have strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving capabilitiesHave advanced excel skills and experience working with SAP will be an advantageYou will possess outstanding communication skills and have the flexibility to adapt your style to suit your audience and manage stakeholdersApplicants must have full New Zealand working rightsBenefitsYou 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 supportWellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discountsDiversity & Inclusion initiatives and programPaid parental and partner leavePurchase Leave SchemeVolunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leaveDiscounted Nestlé productsThis position is subject to a full medical check.
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