Plant Control Manager BG & GR
Finance Kostinbrod Full-time Bulgaria
Job Description
Plant Controller (Manufacturing EU) is responsible for all financial aspects of the Manufacturing Unit (MU) and drives the financial reporting, planning and strategy for the MU. The role will be responsible for assessing the financial performance as well as possible risks and investments.
The Plant Controller is the finance business partner to the plant leadership team and part of the plant management team. The role is responsible for the cost planning and control cycle, driving the plant to deliver on its cost and cash targets (AOP/VCP/CBN). He/she takes part in the decision making process in all strategic and financial decisions such as new line investments, new product introductions or sourcing changes. Plant Controller is responsible for the creation and delivery of both the long term value creation plan (VCP) and the annual budget (AOP). High personal development of Leadership Capabilities
The role manages all the financial planning and control activities in the Manufacturing Unit.
Plant Controller is responsible for the management of the manufacturing financial activities. The role ensures the delivery of finance activities, best use of financial resources, supporting decision making and compliance with all relevant regulations, laws and reporting requirements. The Plant Controller also plays a key role in the reporting and integrity of non-financial information, especially related to ESG.
Here’s what you’ll be responsible for:
•Responsible for all the financial planning and control activities in the plant and part of the plant leadership team
•Financial business partnering to plant leadership team and be part of the decision making process in the plant via financial analysis and business cases for innovation and other projects
•Ensure correct and timely month-end closing & (management & KPI) reporting routines and reporting by using SAP R/3 and BPC systems
•Pro-actively provide financial analysis of analyses of profit, costs and materials used/variances analyses to improve performance.
•Timely recognition of deviations versus budget and proposing corrective actions if necessary
•Prepare & present clear and complete Annual Plans (AOP) including detailed BP tariffs and control the delivery of commitments
•Prepare, ensure right quality and submit investment plans (CER), responsible for fixed asset accounting
•Ensure full compliance to Financial Reporting Policies and the JDE internal control framework
•Participates in projects in- and outside the plant
•Leading, coaching and developing the plant controlling finance team
Qualifications
- 5+ years of finance experience, preferably within manufacturing
- Knowledge of budgeting, cost price calculations, investment calculations, manufacturing accounting, internal controls
- Manufacturing SAP knowledge
- Experience in FMCG and IFRS is preferred
- Strong analytical mindset
- Strong PC literacy, preferably with advanced Excel skills
- Strong ability to implement strategic goals, linked with business objectives.
- Ability to drive the financial and strategic agenda of the plant
- Leadership & communication skills in the finance function and via the plant leadership team
Additional Information
What do we offer:
- Impact: Digital upgrade of coffee production
- Learning: Use cutting-edge technologies to drive improvements and create value
- Exposure: Work with our global manufacturing network and Senior Leadership
Your application at JDE Peet's
If you are interested in this career opportunity at JDE Peet's, apply and join us. After receiving your application, we will do our utmost to give you quick feedback. Part of the recruitment procedure at JDE Peet's would be an online assessment, followed by interviews. A pre-employment check can be part of the recruitment process.
More about US:
We are people united by the power and possibility of tea and coffee. At JDE Peet’s, we thrive on the freedom to pursue opportunities, provoking new ideas to make an impact at scale. Our ambition is simple – JDE Peet's: unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea.
We bring action to our intentions, following through on what was agreed, always pushing things forward. We offer our people a range of learning and development programmes to support their personal growth. We’ve worked hard to build an open, collaborative environment where you can approach anyone and be heard.
At JDE Peet's, we believe it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea. We also believe that a diverse and inclusive culture enables us to serve every coffee and tea lover in the best possible way. No matter who you are, where you come from, how you live your life, or how you enjoy your coffee or tea, you can fulfil your ambitions and contribute to our success.
When you grow, we grow, and coffee & tea grow.
UNLEASH YOUR POSSIBILITY!
JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.
Company Description
JDE Peet’s – now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs. In 2025, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees. Discover more about our journey to deliver a coffee for every cup and a brand for every heart at www.jdepeets.com.