What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Controller position at Amcor?
As the Plant Controller, you'll be the go-to expert for all financial matters on the plant’s leadership team. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll set the direction for accounting and finance, guiding everything from day-to-day operations to long-term strategy. This is more than just an accounting job—it’s your chance to help lead, shape, and grow a business. If you’re ready to bring your financial expertise to an essential leadership role, we want to meet you!
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WHAT YOU GET TO DO
Plant controller is the key financial position on the plant’s leadership team.
This role is responsible for the organization, direction, and controls of all aspects of the assigned plant’s accounting and financial functions, which includes timely and accurate reporting to Amcor. And in full compliance with US GAAP and Amcor policies.
Leads analysis and communication of financial information to support effective business decisions. Including interpreting results and making recommendations to Plant leadership, Sales, and Business Unit Leadership teams, along with an emphasis on change leadership and outperformance.
Supports the Business Unit by providing training on systems and financial processes ensuring that a high standard of controllership is maintained across all plants.
Demonstrate and foster Amcor Values, including safety actions and participation.
Ownership of Plant P&L, inventory (working capital), month and quarterly forecasts, financial comparisons, and explanations of actual results versus the financial estimates delivering insights and clear explanations for leadership.
Drives a strategic vision for optimal results and communicates to and coordinates with the teams to achieve those objectives.
Ensure plant management understands operational levers that affect plant profitability. Including training and development of financial acumen to the plant leadership team.
Prepare and analyze detailed financial reports — material usage, cost statements, profit and loss statements, manufacturing statistics, labor analysis, and sales analysis.
Balance sheet analysis and reconciliation for key accounts, including inventory.
Act as significant contributor to Site/BU commercial excellence utilizing profitability tools such as PMDB and providing strategic guidance on customer profit performance and trends.
Understand and ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, DOA and SOX
Career development mentor
WHAT WE VALUE
Leading Teams: Guide teams effectively, foster collaboration, and inspire confidence
Influence Others; Organizational Awareness
Leading Self: Deliver results, show courage in decision-making, and learn from challenges
Drive for Results; Managerial Courage
Leading the Business: See the big picture, act with agility, and demonstrate business insight
Business Acumen; Strategic Agility
Operational Excellence: Set high standards, measure progress, and push for improvement
Managing and Measuring Work
WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU
Required:
7 years of progressive experience in finance (mainly in manufacturing) roles
Bachelor’s in finance or accounting, (MBA, CPA or CMA a plus)
Top-notch analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex information clearly
Aptitude for cross-department teamwork and team development
Robust IT systems aptitude (Excel, SAP, HFM, PowerPoint)