Position Title: Controller, Manufacturing FR 

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Harnes 

Requisition ID: 37175 

 

 

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Manufacturing Controller to lead financial planning, analysis, and control for our French manufacturing operations. This role plays a critical part in budgeting, cost analysis, and identifying operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate will bring a structured and robust approach to financial analysis, providing insights that drive strategic decisions and improve operational performance.

 

What you’ll be doing.

Financial Analysis & Reporting: You conduct in-depth analysis of manufacturing costs, variances, and performance metrics. You also deliver meaningful reports that highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.Budgeting & Forecasting: You have the key role in the preparation and assessment of operating budgets and forecasts for manufacturing operations. You ensure alignment with organizational objectives and drive financial discipline.Cost Control & Optimization: You analyze production and operational costs to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvement. You’re the partner with operations and supply chain teams to implement cost control initiatives.Decision Support: You provide high-quality financial insights to support strategic and operational decision-making. You deliver actionable recommendations to plant management and senior leadership.Process Improvement: You develop and implement structured methodologies to enhance financial planning processes and reporting accuracy within the manufacturing function.Compliance & Controls: you ensure financial controls are in place and align with internal policies. Support audits and risk management activities as needed.Financial administration: You daily recording and controlling of plant usages such as consumption, working hours, efficiencies. You’re involved in Month, Quarter and Yearly closing procedures during month end close.

 

What you’ll need to be successful.

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, engineering, or a related fieldMinimum 2-3 years’ experience in a controlling or related environmentAdvanced proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP)Proven ability to perform structured, data-driven analysis with attention to detailExcellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear insightsFluency in French and English is required

Benefits of the role.

CSE: possibility of participating in holiday vouchers, activities ParticipationMandatory retirement savings plan Health insurance 

About the team.

You’ll report to the Controller Operations CE and will be work with the Manufacturing Controller for Netherlands and the Business Controller for Supply Chain CE.

 

About McCain.

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Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

 

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

 

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

 

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. 

 

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Job Family: Finance      
Division: Continental Europe 
Department: ​Operations Control CE ​
Location(s): FR - France : Pas-de-Calais : Bethune || FR - France : Pas-de-Calais : Harnes 

Company: McCain Alimentaire SAS