Plant Controller

Responsibilities

• Own the plant P&L, working capital (inventory), budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Turn financial data into clear, actionable insights for plant and business unit leadership
• Analyze costs (materials, labor, manufacturing) to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and financial reporting activities
• Partner with operations to improve performance and drive profitability
• Support commercial decisions using tools like PMDB and customer profitability analysis
• Ensure strong internal controls, SOX compliance, and accounting integrity
• Provide clear recommendations-not just reports-to influence business decisions
• Act as a trusted partner who can challenge and influence leadership
• Help build financial acumen across the plant leadership team
• Lead and develop your team (if applicable), including performance management and development
• Champion safety as a core value in everything you do
• What We Value:
• We're looking for someone who brings:
• The ability to lead and influence others
• Proven business and financial acumen
• A drive for results and continuous improvement
• Confidence to challenge thinking and push for better outcomes
• A strategic mindset with strong operational awareness
• A focus on accountability, execution, and measuring success
• What You Bring:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years in a manufacturing finance role
• 3+ years of leadership experience
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent analytical thinking and communication skills
• Why This Role:
• This isn't just a reporting role-you'll be at the center of the operation, helping shape strategy, improve performance, and drive real business results.
• #LI-onsite
• Our Expectations
• We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
• If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster . If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment proce

Additional Information

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It's our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win - adapting quickly in an everchanging world - and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube Job Description As our Plant Controller, you'll be the financial lead for the plant-owning the numbers, guiding decisions, and helping drive performance. You'll oversee all accounting and financial activities, ensuring everything is accurate, timely, and aligned with US GAAP and Amcor policies. Beyond the numbers, you'll play a key role in the business-analyzing results, spotting trends, and turning data into insights that help the plant leadership team make smart decisions. You'll also partner closely with operations, sales, and business unit leadership to drive continuous improvement and deliver strong results. This role supports a single site (with potential direct reports) and helps build financial capability across the plant by coaching leaders on systems, processes, and financial thinking. If you enjoy influencing outcomes, leading change, and making an impact-this is a great opportunity to do it.

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