Financial Controller - WX Mass Production Plant

Contract: Temporary/Full time

Compensation: 

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Job Title: Financial Controller – WX Mass Production Plant  

Location: [Danyang, WX]  

Reports To: GC MP Fin Controller  

Direct Reports: Costing, Financial Analysts,   

We seek a strategic Financial Controller to drive cost efficiency and profitability at our high-volume lens manufacturing facility. You will oversee all financial controlling of Mass production operations, with a core focus on production cost optimization, variance analysis, and identifying growth/improvement opportunities in a complex manufacturing environment.  

 Key Responsibilities  

Production Cost Control & Analysis (60%)  

- Develop and maintain standard costing models for lens production (materials, labor, overhead).  

- Lead monthly cost variance analysis (material usage, yield, labor efficiency, overhead absorption) and report drivers to operations.  

- Implement real-time production cost tracking systems to identify deviations and corrective actions.  

- Collaborate with Engineering/Production to set KPIs (OEE, scrap rates, cycle times) and link financial impact.  

- Analyze material price fluctuations (e.g., optical glass, coatings) and develop risk-mitigation strategies.  

- Optimize inventory valuation (raw materials, WIP, finished goods) and reduce carrying costs.  

Opportunity Analysis & Profitability (30%)  

- Identify cost-saving opportunities through process redesign, automation, or supplier negotiations.  

- Perform make-vs.-buy analysis for lens components/sub-assemblies.  

- Evaluate new product costing (NPI) and ROI for capital investments (e.g., new molding/polishing equipment).  

- Support pricing strategies via margin analysis by product line/customer.  

- Develop scenario models for capacity expansion, outsourcing, or product mix optimization.  

Financial Operations & Compliance (10%)  

- Oversee plant P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close.  

- Ensure SOX compliance and robust internal controls for inventory/cost accounting.  

- Partner with internal audit to monitor plant financial integrity.  

 Required Skills & Qualifications  

- Education: Bachelor’s in Finance / Accounting; CPA/CMA/CGMA preferred.  

- Experience:  

  - 7+ years in manufacturing finance, including 3+ years in a plant controller role.  

  - Proven expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory management (high-volume discrete manufacturing).  

  - Experience with optical/lens, precision optics, or electronics manufacturing (highly desirable).  

- Technical Skills:  

  - ERP proficiency (SAP) and advanced Excel (Power Query/Pivot).  

  - Power BI/Tableau for cost dashboards.  

  - Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen).  

- Soft Skills:  

  - Ability to translate financial data into operational actions.  

  - Strong collaboration with Operations, Supply Chain, and R&D.  

  - Strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.  

 Performance Metrics  

- Reduction in production cost/unit (YOY).  

- Improved gross margin through cost savings.  

- Accuracy of forecasts vs. actuals (costs/revenues).  

- Scrap/waste reduction and inventory turnover.  

- ROI delivered from identified opportunities.  

 Key Focus Areas Rationale:  

1. Production Cost Control: Critical in mass production where minor efficiencies yield significant savings (e.g., 1% material waste reduction → X KEuro saved).  

2. Opportunity Analysis: Positions the role as strategic—not just reporting costs, but actively finding profit levers (e.g., automation ROI, product mix optimization).  

3. Manufacturing Specificity: Mentions "lens production," "optical glass," "molding/polishing," and "yield/scrap rates" to attract industry-experienced candidates.  

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