Plant Controller (Finance)

About Franke

We, the Franke company with its three divisions, are a world's leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional foodservice systems and the convenience store sector as well as for professional coffee making. With around 60 companies, we are at home on five continents. Over 8,000 employees constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions for tomorrow’s demands.

The Franke Foodservice Systems division is a world-leading supplier of kitchen facilities, equipment and supplies solutions. As a full system manufacturer, distributor and program management partner, we supply global chains in the quick-service restaurant, convenience store and supermarket segments, helping to manage unit growth and upgrade their facilities.

About the job

Supports cost management and financial performance across the supply chain through budgeting, analysis, and reporting. Responsible for month-end closing, variance analysis, and ensuring compliance with accounting and inventory processes.

Your tasks

• Partner with Production, Logistics, Quality, Warehouse, and Engineering teams to drive cost optimization and efficiency initiatives


• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for plant operations


• Monitor and analyze COGS, overhead, scrap, and inventory performance


• Perform month-end closing activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and inventory valuation


• Ensure compliance with revenue recognition and internal control policies


• Oversee inventory management, including stock turnover and physical counts


• Manage fixed assets accounting and support statutory audit requirements


• Prepare management reports and financial analysis for leadership review


• Coordinate monthly cut-off activities with Operations and Sales

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accountancy required; CPA preferred, Master’s degree is a plus.

Experience: 10+ years in plant finance/controlling

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Costing and variance analysis expertise


• Proficient in ERP and Excel


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management


• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities

Contact details

Rachel Aguilera | HR Manager

[email protected]