Manufacturing Controller / Cost and Production Analyst (CPA)

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Manufacturing Controller / Cost and Production Analyst (CPA)

Job Summary

Role: At a plant level, ensure consistent standard cost calculations and monitoring, provide financial data to support the site Manager / Hub controller and Accounting.

Reports to: CAR Director South and East Europe (acting as CAR Subcluster Manager for Ukraine)

Dotted lines to : Controlling Director Refractories EMEA

Direct reports:  No direct report

Responsibilities:

• Calculate and update standard costs

• Responsible for fixed assets & Physical stock reconciliation with ERP

• Update actual unit costs in ERP for inventory valuation

• Perform plant production and inventory monthly reconciliation

• Oversee accounting ledgers and correct cost centers/ accounts

• Determine accruals to be booked in ERP related to inventory/cost of good sold

• Extract data from ERP, fill energy tabs & inventory information 

• Review Monthly plant and cost  reports with site manager/headquarter

• Provide financial data (standard costs, production costs, etc) and ad hoc invoice information, quantity produced when required)

• Design formalize internal control procedure for stock (general ledger….)

• Accountable for consistency of plants standards costs

Qualifications & Experience

Key competencies 

• Understand industrial processes and costing principles

• Knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS), practices, standards, laws and regulations, tax computations

• Ability to handle complex financial information 

• Ability to create a  strong bonds with other people, inspires trust and confidence in both his peers, senior, and external partners

• Demonstrate good communication skills to convey information 

• Have a keen eye for details, ability to manage multi tasks / project and meet tight deadlines, is analytical and highly organized 

• Work comfortably in a highly collaborative setting, have a confident and outgoing personality, 

• Proficient in English

• Proficient in  financial software as 1C, database and Google suite package

• Ability to prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly financial reporting

Ideal background/ experience

• Previous experience as senior Accountant, Cost Analyst or similar role

• Degree in accounting / finance are preferred

• Good level of English, written and spoken

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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