LG Manufacturing Controller Manager
Position
The LG Manufacturing Controller leads the financial controlling function across five production plants, managing a team of site controllers and ensuring consistency in cost control, reporting, budgeting, and compliance. This role plays a key part in driving operational efficiency, improving cost transparency, and supporting strategic decisions at both plant and corporate levels.
Job responsibilities
1. Team Leadership & Coordination
1. Manage, develop, and support a team of 5 plant controllers across multiple manufacturing sites.
2. Ensure alignment of local practices with corporate financial and controlling standards.
3. Facilitate regular team meetings, knowledge sharing, and performance reviews.
2. Financial Oversight & Standardization
4. Oversee month-end closings, cost center reporting, and analysis for all plants.
5. Ensure standard cost structures are implemented and maintained uniformly across sites.
6. Develop and enforce consistent policies for inventory valuation, fixed asset management, and cost allocations.
3. Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis
7. Coordinate annual budgets and rolling forecasts across all plants.
8. Consolidate and analyze plant performance metrics including COGS, variances, labor, and overhead efficiency.
9. Provide in-depth analysis on deviations, trends, and risks with actionable recommendations.
4. Strategic Business Support
10. Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Executive Management to support strategic planning.
11. Contribute to capacity planning, make-or-buy decisions.
12. Lead ad hoc financial analyses and scenarios for cross-plant operational decisions.
4. Continuous Improvement & Internal Controls
13. Identify and implement best practices in controlling processes across sites.
Profile
14. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration (Master’s or CPA/CMA a strong plus).
15. 8+ years of experience in manufacturing finance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing controllers or plant finance teams.
16. Solid knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and variance analysis in an industrial setting.
17. Proven experience with multi-plant operations and matrix management.
18. Expertise in ERP systems (preferably SAP).
19. Advanced Excel skills, knowledge of Power BI or similar tools is a plus.
20. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
21. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence across levels.
22. Experience in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environments.
23. Understanding of supply chain and production KPIs.
24. Willingness to travel to plant locations (10–30%).
25. English – fluent