Plant Controller

Bimeda, Inc.; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 87,000 - GBP 117,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer of animal health products is seeking a Plant Controller to manage financial operations primarily within its Cambridge facility. This role requires an experienced financial leader to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting while partnering with operations to enhance productivity and profitability. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, relevant CPA certification, and significant experience in a manufacturing environment. Competitive salary offered based on skills and experience.

Benefits

Competitive vacation policy

13 paid holidays

Defined Contribution Pension plan with employer matching

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Plant Controller in a manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of standard costing and inventory management.
• Proven ability to translate financial data into operational insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of plant financial management including budgeting and forecasting.
• Oversee standard costing, product costing, and inventory valuation.
• Provide financial guidance and analysis to drive business efficiency.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Strategic Planning

Problem-Solving

Analytical Thinking

Collaboration

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or equivalent professional accounting designation

Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Plant Controller
Location: Hybrid schedule (Mon/Wed/Fri in-office at Cambridge, ON)
Position Type: Full-time
Vacancy Status: This position is vacant
AI Disclosure in Hiring: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants

Overview

The Plant Controller is a hands-on financial leader responsible for managing all financial aspects of Bimeda’s North American manufacturing operations, primarily supporting the Cambridge, Ontario and LeSueur, Minnesota facilities. Acting as a strategic finance business partner to Plant and Operations leadership, this role drives financial performance, cost discipline, and operational insight across the full profit and loss statement.

The Plant Controller blends strong technical accounting expertise with deep operational engagement on the plant floor. This role translates operational activity into meaningful financial insights, enabling data-driven decision-making that supports productivity, efficiency, profitability, and long-term growth. The position requires both strategic thinking and practical execution, with meaningful time spent in the plants to understand processes, identify opportunities, and influence outcomes.

Role Specific Requirements

• Financial Leadership & Business Partnership
• Serve as a strategic finance partner to Plant Managers and site leadership teams, ensuring ownership and accountability for financial performance.
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to link financial outcomes with operational drivers such as throughput, labour efficiency, material flow, and equipment utilization.
• Challenge assumptions and support fact-based, data-driven decision-making.
• Provide financial guidance, analysis, and recommendations to drive business growth, efficiency, and profitability.

Financial Reporting, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead all aspects of plant financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and internal reporting.
• Analyze trends and patterns, assess financial and operational impacts, and recommend corrective or improvement actions.
• Prepare and present clear, insightful plant financials, scorecards, KPIs, and performance updates to plant and business leadership.
• Develop annual operating plans and rolling forecasts in collaboration with plant leadership.

Cost Accounting, Inventory & Controls

• Oversee standard costing, product costing, inventory valuation, overhead allocation, and cost accounting processes.
• Drive sustainable cost reduction initiatives and process improvements across manufacturing and supply chain.
• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with corporate policies, audit requirements, and applicable accounting standards in Canada and the U.S.
• Analyze material, labor, overhead, usage, yield, and efficiency variances; identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Lead physical inventories, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy initiatives.

Month End Close & Compliance

• Manage select responsibilities related to the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Maintain current, accurate, and complete accounting and reporting of product costs, inventory, assets, and overhead.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and corporate governance standards.
• Work closely with Corporate Finance, FP&A, and other functional teams to ensure alignment, consistency, and best practices.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, special projects, and long-term planning efforts.

Health, Safety & Ethics

• Work in compliance with all health and safety regulations, internal policies, and manufacturing standards.
• Promote a safe, compliant, and ethical work environment.

Note: This job description is not exhaustive; the role may require undertaking other duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be amended over time as the role develops and/or priorities evolve.

Competencies Required for the Role

• ACCOUNTABILITY/EXECUTION – A willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one’s actions. Accountability is when an individual or a department experiences consequences for their performance or actions.
• FOSTERING COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK - Ability to work jointly with others, build partnerships for global performance, and lead teams.
• STRATEGIC PLANNING - Process of thinking about and organizing the activities required to achieve a desired goal.
• PROBLEM-SOLVING & ANALYTICAL THINKING – Ability to find solutions to complex problems and analyze data effectively.
• COMPLEXITY/STRESS MANAGEMENT / TIME MANAGEMENT - Maintain effectiveness under pressure and manage time efficiently.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience as a Plant Controller within a manufacturing environment, with strong product costing expertise.
• In-depth knowledge of standard costing, inventory management, and manufacturing cost structures.
• Proven ability to translate financial data into actionable operational insights.
• Advanced analytical, forecasting, and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence non-financial stakeholders.
• CPA or equivalent professional accounting designation (strongly preferred).
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration (MBA) considered an asset.
• Multi-site manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Competitive vacation policy effective upon hire.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Defined Contribution Pension plan with employer matching 5%.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Expected Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 annually (exclusive of any discretionary bonus).

About Bimeda

Bimeda is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products and has over half a century’s experience in providing science-driven solutions to optimize the health, wellbeing and productivity of the world’s animals.

Bimeda’s global innovation program sees six state-of-the art R&D centers across four continents collaborate on an enviable product development pipeline which anticipates the ever-evolving needs of the animal health industry.

Bimeda’s nine manufacturing facilities across seven countries allow the company to manufacture a broad range of preventative, curative and nutritional products including sterile injectables, vaccinations, nutritional boluses, feed additives, tablets, water-soluble powders, pastes and non-sterile liquids.

Globally, the company focuses on the development, manufacture and commercialization of quality Bimeda-branded products while also being the partner of choice for contract manufacturing and R&D services for prominent companies within the animal health industry.

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Accessibility & Equal Opportunity

At Bimeda we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We are an equal-opportunity employer and assess candidates based on skills and experience. Recruitment records are retained in accordance with Ontario law.

Bimeda is a leading global manufacturer, marketer and distributor of animal health products and veterinary pharmaceuticals. Through ongoing expansion and strategic acquisition, Bimeda has established markets in more than eighty countries worldwide and has R&D, manufacturing and distribution capabilities across Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia and Australasia.