Associate Plant Controller - Bayport Plant in Pune, भारत

About Umicore

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life. 

About Automotive Catalysts

We all have the right to breathe clean air, and at Umicore, we are a world leader in the production of automotive emission control catalysts. Our technologies enable on-road and non-road applications to meet environmental standards around the world. Our products have prevented billions of tons of harmful gases and particles being released into the atmosphere. To enable our customers to produce even cleaner engines we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

Your Key Accountabilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs, variances, and plant KPIs.
• Monitor raw material, labor, overhead, and conversion costs.
• Support standard costing, cost roll processes, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Monitor financial performance and identify risks and opportunities.
• Manage inventory valuation, reconciliation, and working capital analysis.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, obsolescence, and stock optimization.
• Perform month-end closing, accruals, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking.
• Partner with operations teams to support business decisions and productivity improvements.
• Conduct financial analysis and scenario modeling to improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audits, and financial governance.
• Maintain financial documentation, mitigate risks, and drive process improvements.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• CMA, CPA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in Finance, Controlling, Plant Controlling, Manufacturing Finance, or FP&A.
• Experience in manufacturing, chemical, catalyst, metals, materials, or process industries preferred.
• Strong exposure to plant operations and production environments.
• Knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, and financial analysis.

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?