Plant Controller, Trenton

At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. For over a century, Nexans has played a crucial role in the electrification of the planet. With around 28,000 people in 42 countries, the Group is leading the charge to the new world of electrification: safer, sustainable, renewable, decarbonized and accessible to everyone. Nexans recognizes the differences that make each employee valuable and unique.

Our story starts in 1911, manufacturing cables to support the distribution of power generated from Niagara Falls. Nexans has proudly contributed to Canada's growth through involvement in many of the country's most ambitious projects, including dams, bridges, energy transmission and distribution, railroads, and transportation. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with products made at facilities located in Quebec, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.

As a Plant Controller, you will report directly to the Finance Director PWR Grid&Connect NAM. This position will be dedicated to the Trenton plants as we face new challenges and targets to reach business growth in Canada. This role will require presence in Trenton to provide support on an as-needed basis.

About the role

One of Nexans' strategic orientations is capturing growth and differentiating its offer by escalating the value chain from cable production to providing innovative cable systems, services, and solutions. The Plant Controller will provide accurate and timely reporting on results and KPIs for our Trenton plants, ensuring costing, inventory valuation, and control of flows are accurate. This position serves as the local finance referent at the plant.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting and Compliance
  • Contribute to preparing financial statements, monthly reports, and analyze accounts to close month-end accurately, providing relevant information to plant, business unit, and corporate management.
  • Review and reconcile all supporting documentation to ensure accuracy of financial information, identifying necessary adjustments or unresolved issues.
  • Prepare recurring or specific “on-demand” reports to support financial and operational performance analysis.
  • Participate in internal and external financial audits to comply with mandatory guidelines and government filing requirements.
• Planning, Forecasting, and Risk Management
  • Participate in the preparation of division forecasts and budgets.
  • Participate in FX and non-ferrous risk management, including analysis of the financial impact of hedging (metals and currency).
• Process Improvement and Operational Support
  • Improve financial reporting, month-end reporting, production reporting, standard costing, inventory control, and scrap reporting.
  • Enhance accuracy and timeliness of all reporting processes.
  • Promote changes in processes to improve efficiency of the Finance team and the Business Unit.

Expected Results:

• Provide monthly reporting to the Group in accordance with Group and IFRS rules.
• Develop and maintain the level of competence in the controlling department.
• Ensure reliability in data information systems and support other functions in the process flow to comply with international and local accounting rules.

Requirements

• University degree in business, finance, or accounting.
• At least 5 years of experience as an SAP key user.
• Expertise in Cost and Revenue Element Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, Activity-Based Costing, Internal Orders, Profit Center Accounting, Variance calculation, cost estimation and settlement, COPC, and COPA.
• Very good understanding of controlling or accounting processes.
• Ability to lead process and systems improvements.
• Independent, organized, and problem-solving mindset.
• Proactive, eager to learn, and adaptable to change.
• Good communication and facilitation skills.

Qualifications

• Certification in SAP-FICO (asset).
• Professional designation (CA, CMA, CGA) (asset).

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