Plant Controller

Recruiter: Network Recruitment

Job Ref: NFR011261/Arist

Date posted: Thursday, September 17, 2026

Location: Centurion, South Africa

SUMMARY: Plant Controller | Up to R 900 000.00 per annum | Centurion A leading organisation is urgently looking for an experienced Plant Controller to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional who enjoys working close to operations and understands the numbers behind manufacturing performance.

POSITION INFO: 🔥 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES You'll be responsible for providing strong financial and commercial support within the plant environment, including: 📊 Cost & Management Accounting - Detailed costing and cost analysis - Monitoring plant costs and profitability - Identifying cost variances and driving corrective action 📦 BOM & Production Costing - Bill of Materials ( BOM ) management and analysis - Product costing - Reviewing production costs and cost drivers 📈 Budgeting & Forecasting - Annual budgeting - Forecasting and financial planning - Monitoring actuals against budget - Providing meaningful variance analysis to management 🏭 WIP & Plant Performance - Work-in-Progress ( WIP ) analysis - Monitoring inventory and production-related costs - Supporting operational teams with financial insights - Driving improved cost control and plant performance 🎯 WE'RE LOOKING FOR: ✔ Relevant Degree ✔ 5+ years' experience in Cost & Management Accounting ✔ Strong plant/manufacturing environment exposure ✔ Solid BOM, WIP, budgeting & forecasting experience ✔ Strong analytical and commercial skills ✔ Someone who can work closely with operations and production ✔ A hands-on professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more Finance jobs, please visit If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for future roles. For more information, contact: Arista Palin Specialist Recruitment Consultant