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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