Manufacturing Controller

Location: Breda, Netherlands Manufacturing controller (for Breda & Riyadh PAY Perso sites) Based in Breda Perso center with few travels per year to Saudi Arabia - 1 or max 2 days week of remote working possible - 3 days at least on site. Thales LR8 – Industrial Controller

• Reporting to PAY Manuf Controller and dotted line to Plant Manager’s (Breda and Riyadh) Position Summary / Key Tasks
• Perform monthly closing and reporting for manufacturing responsibilities
• Prepare and review the accounting entries related to the manufacturing activity
• Calculation & maintenance of standard cost. In charge of COGS for the site
• Contribute to cost savings objectives
• Lead, prepare, present the budget & rolling forecast for manufacturing scope
• Variance analysis between actual and planned
• Validate industrial investment (ROI/Payback for Capex project)
• Support fixed assets management and check the depreciation amount
• Support inventory management and ensure the reliable inventory valuation
• Ad-hoc financial analysis and calculation
• Ensure compliance with Thales policies and internal controls requirements
• Providing information to external and internal auditors for manufacturing scope
• Participate in the development of the local policies, goals and long-range plans Responsibilities
• Developing financial culture within Plant management
• Responsible for manufacturing monthly closing and reporting
• Leading, coordinating, and presenting yearly budget & manufacturing rolling forecast
• In charge of plant cost control, ensuring the reliable costing and the inventory valuation
• Ensuring application of Thales processes & policies Education & Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in finance (or accounting),
• Knowledge of accounting principles, understanding of standard costing - nice to have 2-3 years controlling experience in manufacturing environment
• Effective communication skills
• Languages: English very good oral & written, Arabic would be advantage
• Strong analytical, mathematical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint
• Oracle knowledge is an advantage #LI-RD2