Plant Controller

The Plant Controller is responsible for leading the financial controlling and Procure to Pay function for the AbbVie Ballytivnan manufacturing site and a key member of the Site Leadership Team.
The role provides strategic financial leadership and oversight of site-level planning, reporting, analysis, and compliance activities in support of operational and business objectives. The Plant Controller serves as a key business partner to site leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring financial transparency, strong governance, and effective decision-making across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a core member of the ABB Site Leadership Team, contributing to site strategy, business performance, governance, and key decision-making.
Lead site controlling activities, including budgeting, forecasting, monthly financial reporting, and variance analysis.
Oversee product costing, standard costing, inventory valuation, manufacturing variance analysis, and other core financial processes supporting site operations.
Provide financial insight and strategic support to site leadership regarding operational performance, productivity, and cost optimization.
Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, procurement, and commercial functions to identify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives.
Lead Coordination and preparation of annual Plan, LRP, Update and monthly LBE Update in accordance with Corporate rules and planning.
Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with company policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards.
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators related to manufacturing costs, labor efficiency, yield, scrap, inventory, and other operational metrics.
Lead audit activities, internal control requirements, and compliance obligations.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team to ensure strong functional capability, succession readiness and a strong culture of accountability and inclusion.
Prepare and present financial analyses, recommendations, and business cases to site, regional, and global leadership.
Collaborate with regional, global and corporate functions to ensure alignment on financial strategies, policies, and reporting requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline required; MBA, CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent advanced qualification preferred.
Extensive progressive experience in finance, controlling, or related disciplines, including leadership of teams and business partnership at senior level.
Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated industries.
Strong technical expertise in cost accounting, inventory accounting, financial planning and analysis, and manufacturing finance.
Proven ability to interpret complex operational and financial data and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes in a complex business environment.
Knowledge of internal control frameworks, audit readiness, and compliance requirements.
Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and finance analytics/reporting tools.
Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the credibility to operate effectively at Site Leadership Team level.
Preferred Experience
Experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing site or similarly regulated environment.
Demonstrated success in driving operational and financial performance improvements.
Experience working within a matrixed, global organization.
Core Competencies
Strategic and analytical thinking
Financial stewardship and accountability
Leadership and talent development
Cross-functional collaboration
Executive communication

Skills
Accounting, Procurement, ERP, SAP

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No