• Drive cost savings and financial oversight in a dynamic Technical Network.
• Shape budgets and capital investment for success
• Develop a talented team, manage compliance, and drive performance

As a Cost Controller, seize the opportunity to share your expertise and guide PNG’s next financial leaders. Join industry pioneers who value innovation and invest in their team's professional development.

Report to the Chief Financial Officer and serve as a key partner to the Plant Manager within the operations leadership team, supporting daily operations as well as long-term strategic planning, including vision, organisation, practices, and initiatives/projects. Provide insights into operational costs by conducting relevant analyses and reporting, monitoring the budget, controlling variances, and ensuring compliance with financial and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Challenge assumptions for cost improvements in the Technical Network; validate and review proposed savings.
• Oversee COGM improvements and coordinate accurate, timely reporting and forecasting.
• Ensure transparency and compliance with financial policies, standards, and internal controls.
• Participate in business planning and budget preparation; ensure on-time, on-cost completion.
• Develop and evaluate capital investment plans; ensure timely capitalisation and tax allowance claims. Maintain control and visibility of assets and liabilities; coach and develop Technical finance personnel.
• Promote financial understanding within Technical; organise training for non-specialists.
• Ensure transparency of costs and financial impacts of strategic decisions; organise benchmarking. Manage factory budget, raw material costs, and compliance for costing and audit activities.
• Evaluate product costing and Transfer Pricing; coordinate internal and external audits.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills:

• Formal financial qualification of appropriate level (degree or similar) Prior experience as operation co-pilot (factory and/or SC) or head office costing plus experiences in other finance departments such
• Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry experience
• Experience within a network organisation (internal and external providers)
• Good communicator, written and oral
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Good organisation and planning skills
• Deep understanding of business principles, manufacturing processes, and operational efficiency.
• Self-aware, insightful, and courageous with a strong service orientation.
• Skilled in financial analysis, cost management, and strategic planning
• Knowledgeable in ERP systems, manufacturing operations, and product profitability.
• Strong grasp of control issues and governance frameworks.

Please submit your application by clicking on the 'APPLY NOW' button and uploading a copy of your updated CV (Microsoft Word format) and a covering letter.