Precious Metals Controller

About the role

We are seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and process-driven Precious Metals Controller to oversee the tracking, reporting, and management of precious metals across our recycling and product operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring material transparency, operational efficiency, and data integrity across key business lines, particularly within our chemical production and recycling segments. The ideal candidate is passionate about data-driven decision-making and thrives in a cross-functional environment. This role offers strong growth potential, providing the opportunity to develop deep expertise in precious metals controlling and advance into more senior leadership positions.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Business Line Performance Monitoring
  • Track, analyze, and report on business line performance related to precious metals usage, recovery, and recycling.
  • Provide clear visibility into material flows, enabling production leadership to make informed decisions.
  • Deliver actionable insights to improve operational efficiency and financial outcomes.
• Tracking & Analysis
  • Monitor precious metals volumes within a chemical production environment, ensuring precise and accurate tracking.
  • Conduct complex data analysis to enhance data quality, integrity, and usability within ERP systems (SAP).
  • Identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for improvement in material control processes.
• Dashboard Development & Reporting
  • Design, implement, and continuously enhance dashboards that provide real-time visibility into precious metals flows, inventory levels, and recovery rates.
  • Partner with IT and data teams to ensure reporting tools are accurate, scalable, and user-friendly.
  • Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for management.
• Inventory Management & Reporting
  • Oversee inventory levels, backlogs, and reconciliation of precious metals across production, logistics, and warehouse operations.
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting of inventory movements and balances.
  • Analyze large datasets to identify trends, respond to inquiries, and support business-critical decisions.
• Process Optimization & Compliance
  • Identify and implement improvements to material tracking systems and controlling processes.
  • Proactively manage and refine reporting systems to support local management and operational excellence.
  • Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards related to precious metals handling.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in controlling, finance, or a related analytical role
• Strong experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP)
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Proven ability to work with large datasets and complex processes
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

Preferred

• Experience in chemical manufacturing, refining, or recycling industries
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation.
• Frequent use of computers, keyboards, monitors, and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to read and analyze detailed financial reports, inventory records, and operational data.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically with internal and external stakeholders.
• Occasional standing, walking, and movement throughout office, warehouse, laboratory, and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to conduct physical inventory observations and audits within plant or production areas.
• May be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toe footwear, or other required safety gear while in operational areas.
• Occasionally lift and/or move materials or office items up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities may include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment with periodic exposure to manufacturing, recycling, refinery, or warehouse operations.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels and industrial equipment may occur during plant visits.
• Compliance with all company safety, environmental, and security procedures is required.