Plant Controller Norwich UK

Trivium Packaging is a global sustainability leader in metal packaging with more than 60 locations worldwide, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annual revenue of approximately €3.0 billion. Trivium serves a diverse range of customers in a variety of end markets such as food, seafood, pet food, nutrition, beauty and personal care, household care, and premium beverages.

Trivium wants to shape the industry and has embarked on an ambitious transformation journey. In the near term, focus is on building & upskilling the team, deciding where to play & how to win, and increasing financial performance by executing the Trivium Business System (commercial, operational, and supply chain excellence). Sustainability is embedded in our materials and in our actions. Trivium has ambitious sustainability targets and focuses exclusively on products that are infinitely recyclable. Our company sustainability journey has been awarded with a Platinum medal by EcoVadis, the world’s leading rating agent who allocated this award only to the top 1% of the >75000 companies reviewed. Sustainability is embedded in each and every function at Trivium, it‘s in our DNA. The global head office is at Amsterdam Airport; however, many people work in virtual teams from different countries. Our culture is results-driven, entrepreneurial, informal, and highly multicultural. Our people have a high degree of responsibility. 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Plant Controller plays a pivotal role within the Business Unit Finance team, holding comprehensive responsibility for the Profit and Loss (P&L) statements, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow of the respective plant. Additionally, this role involves close business partnering with the plant manager to ensure financial alignment and strategic decision-making.

As the leader of all financial matters within the plant, the Plant Controller ensures financial integrity and accuracy, providing valuable insights and analysis to drive the plant's financial performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Monthly Reporting:

• Oversight of month-end closing.

• Implementation of BU guidelines.

• Review of the monthly financials of the plant.

• Comment on plant results – providing full insight into variances.

• Report to BU in monthly plant calls.

• Lead monthly reporting reviews with the plant management team.

Plant Business Partnering:

• Main finance contact for the plant manager.

• Supported by BSC / Sales Controlling / Manufacturing Controlling.

• Lead all financial matters within the plant, including controlling, budgeting, CAPEX, investment appraisal, OCF, and cost reduction strategies.

• Responsible for variance analyses, including identification of business and cost trends and recommendations for cost management, operational changes, etc.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Controlling:

• Delivering annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and controlling of the actual accounts for the plant.

• Management of all plants and entities in scope with the team to ensure reporting completeness in HFM.

• Review complete budgets and forecasts; analyze and discuss greater deviations.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

• University degree in Business / Finance or equivalent.

• Accounting qualification or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of controlling experience, preferably in a manufacturing company with full P&L responsibility.

COMPETENCIES:

• ERP skills (SAP experience, HFM).

• Sound understanding of complex manufacturing environments.

• Detailed costing understanding.

• Self-managed team player.

• Strong business acumen and decision-making skills.

• Ability to deal with multiple deliverables.

• Accuracy.

BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORK

To reach our goals, we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. That’s why we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people and It’s business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work.