Long Description
About Us: BMT Aerospace specializes in the development and production of precision gears, transmissions, and actuators for the aerospace industry. As a global leader, BMT Aerospace operates in three strategic locations worldwide: the USA, Romania, and Belgium. Our impressive portfolio includes esteemed clients such as Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, Asco, and Rolls Royce.
BMT Aerospace is dedicated to international growth and is part of the BMT Group, a family-owned, high-tech company that values innovation. Our mission is to maintain our market leadership by working exclusively with products of the highest quality, fostering long-term relationships with partners, and demonstrating genuine commitment to customer projects.
Job:
The Plant Controller is responsible for managing and controlling all financial aspects of the Oostkamp manufacturing plant. This role ensures accurate reporting of plant performance, cost control, compliance with accounting standards, and provides financial insights to drive operational efficiency. The Plant Controller acts as the key business partner to the Plant Manager and Finance Manager and local leadership team.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting and Costing Reporting and Analysis
• Lead the preparation and accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual plant financial statements.
• Lead the plant’s budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring alignment with corporate timelines and targets.
• Manage and monitor standard costing, including updates to routings, labor, and material rates.
• Analyse variances between actual results and standard costs; provide root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support working capital management, with a focus on inventory control and cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and local accounting regulations.
Business Partnering
• Partner with operations to identify cost savings opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Provide financial training to plant management and operational teams to enhance financial literacy and cost control.
• Cross functional liaison between the different Plant controllers within all Plants in the division.
Organization
• Reporting to the CFO of BMT Aerospace
Requirements
• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
• 5-7 years of progressive Plant or Jr. Business Controlling experience, ideally with international exposure.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis a must with experience in financial modeling
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach and the ability to connect financial data to strategic impact.
• Advanced skills in ERP systems (SAP preferred), Excel
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in Dutch/English.
• Flexibility to travel ~5-10%