Plant Cost Controller

About the Opportunity

A global Tier-1 automotive component manufacturer — supplying precision engine and powertrain systems to major OEMs worldwide, and actively investing in its next generation of electrified technologies — is seeking an experienced Plant Cost Controller for its Bangkok manufacturing facility.

This is a high-visibility role built around deep costing ownership: full financial control, product and production costing, and performance analysis for the site — reporting directly to the Plant CEO, with a clear line of sight into regional decision-making across Asia Pacific.

What You'll Own

• Cost planning, cost-center management and hands-on product/production costing — the core of this role
• End-to-end financial control for the plant: monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, budgeting, and long-term financial planning
• Tracking of core plant performance KPIs (profitability, capital efficiency, inventory efficiency, cost savings, cash flow, labor productivity) and translating them into action for the leadership team
• Month-end close, SAP Controlling module oversight, and IFRS/local GAAP compliance
• Direct business partnering with operations, production, procurement and sales — including input into pricing and commercial negotiations
• Leadership and development of a team of two (costing and analysis specialists)
• Participation in regional finance meetings alongside APAC stakeholders
• Strengthening internal controls and financial risk management across the site

What You Bring

• Background in automotive, electronics, or other precision/discrete manufacturing — costing experience from FMCG, food, or consumer goods environments is not a fit for this role
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's a plus)
• 8–10 years in cost control, management accounting or financial management, including 3–5 years leading a team
• Strong, hands-on costing background
• Working knowledge of SAP (Controlling module) and confidence with GAAP/IFRS
• Fluent English and Thai, spoken and written
• Professional certification (CPA, CMA or ACCA) is an advantage
• Exposure to BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus
• Comfort operating in a structured, quality-driven manufacturing environment (ISO/IATF-aligned)

What's on Offer

• Annual performance bonus: 8–15% of base salary
• Provident fund: 5%
• Health coverage via reimbursement, plus THB 15,000/year/family health allowance
• Monday–Friday schedule, with fewer than 10 Saturdays a year — a genuine differentiator for a plant-level finance leadership role in this sector
• Direct exposure to the Plant CEO and regional APAC leadership — real strategic visibility for a role at this level
• A natural stepping stone into senior/country-level finance leadership