Plant Controller & Supply Chain Support Specialist

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. 

The Opportunity

This position is part of the Business Unit Finance team with full P&L / Balance Sheet / Cash Flow responsibility for the respective plant and Business Partnering with the respective plant manager.  This position is leading all controlling matters within the plant and lead accounting in coordination with local country Finance. This position also has an important role in terms of local supply chain management, with a focus on stock management while planning remains centrally managed.
 

Key Responsibilities

Monthly Reporting

• Oversight of month end closing.
• Implementation of BU guidelines.
• Review of the monthly financials of the plant; Comment on plant result – provide full insight in variances
• Report to BU in monthly plant calls
• Lead monthly reporting reviews with plant management team

Plant Business Partnering

• Main Finance contact for plant manager
• Is supported by BSC / Sales Controlling / Manufacturing Controlling.
• Lead in plant all financial matters, including controlling, budgeting, CAPEX, investment appraisal, OCF
• Internal plant KPI preparation

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 of the complete budgets and forecasts; analyze and discuss on greater deviations

Supply Chain

• Freight control report
• Stock management
• & follow up: cycle count coordination, slow movers and HFI analysis
• Key point of contact for BU Central SC team

Accounting/Others

• Weekly Cash flow forecast
• Utilities expenses accounting
• Intrat stat reporting
• Sustainability reporting
• Simple tax reporting, in collaboration with our BSC in Budapest

Education & Experience

• 3-5 years of controlling experience, preferably in a manufacturing company with full P&L responsibility
• University degree in Business / Finance or equivalent
• Accounting qualification – or equivalent experience

Competencies

• Fluent in English (verbal and written)
• ERP (SAP, HFM) skills including business warehouse are a plus.
• Sound understanding of complex manufacturing environment.
• Internal controls knowledge (SOX is a plus)
• Detailed costing understanding
• Self-managed team player
• Strong business acumen – decision making.
• 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.

• Successful application

  We will carefully review your application against the requirements of the position. If we have any questions, we will be in touch!

• Interviews

  Your first interview will be with Talent Acquisition, our Recruitment team. During this first interview, we will want to discuss your background and experience relative to the job which you applied for. We are also happy to tell you more about our company.

• Next Interviews

  If you are selected for a next round interview, you will meet with the hiring manager and members of the team. The exact amount of interviews and who you’ll meet with varies by role, location and hiring manager. We always aim to be respectful of your valuable time.

• Welcome to the team

  If we are both keen to move forward, you’re hired! From the moment you sign your contract, you will be part of our team. Your onboarding journey will ensure you get all the information you need to be successful in your role at Trivium Packaging.