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Operations Finance Plant Controller

Synectics Inc

Newark, NJ 07114 • $80.00 to $95.00 / hr • 10/23/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Senior Local Plant Controller with Supply Chain (SC) controlling activities for 2 manufacturing sites

  • Participate to monthly Period End Closing, in support of the local Finance & Administration (F&A) team

  • Analyze and comment the COGS variances of the plant in accordance with the Group Controlling & Financial procedures

  • Produce and analyze the reporting and scorecards for the plants accordingly with the Group and Financial procedures including cost per kilogram metric

  • Support and challenge the local supply chain teams in performance measurement, management reviews, costs reduction, working capital optimization, and investment decisions

  • Contribute to build up the performance improvement action plans and follow up their implementation and achievement

  • Participate the quarterly latest estimate and the annual budget process for the plants

  • Review and set the annual standard costs and ensure compliance with the Standard Rules & Guidelines for standard costing

  • Lead all costing and inventories management activities together with local supply chain management, F&A and other Controllers

  • Participate to Control and Audit activities led by F&A and develop High Level Control activities to strengthen Internal Control Systems (ICS)

  • Aspire to be the "single point of contact" for the Plant management team in providing the necessary business support required in all aspects of supply chain related activities such as management of expenses, investments/ divestments (CAPEX), working capital optimization, cost savings and productivity improvements and other local initiatives and strategies.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree Finance, Accounting, Business and Economics or Master's in Finance

  • SAP Required, experience in manufacturing cost accounting, controlling with relevant experience in product cost accounting

  • Strong analytical capabilities, good priority setting and decision-making ability

  • Ability to challenge, to lead discussions, influence ideas and convey opinions

  • Ability to deliver in time and cope with tight deadlines

  • Effective and professional communication and organization skills

  • Proficient with all IT solutions and Excel being a must and SAP experienced Required

  • Experienced in working with multi-cultural teams is a plus

  • 5+ years' work experience in manufacturing cost accounting / controlling with relevant experience in product cost accounting

  • Experience in Chemical industries is a plus

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

\nCompany Description

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities

Company Description

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities