Site Financial Controller

Site Financial Controller Who we are On July 1, 2025, IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the ‘company’). The Company’s operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants). The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end market segments including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging. The company employs c.4,100 employees across North America (1,600 employees) and Europe (2,500 employees). Sustainability is essential to the long-term success of our business. As a packaging company that develops plastic-based solutions for our customers, it is imperative that we meet the customer needs while being mindful of our operational impacts and the need to preserve our planet. We are committed to running our business responsibly and in ways that drive environmental, social and economic value for our stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, employees and local communities. Role Purpose The Site Financial Controller, based in Nurieux, is responsible for ensuring the financial performance, integrity and compliance of plant operations. This role also takes account of all accounting matters relating to Nurieux, for instance compliance etc. The position serves as a critical finance business partner to operational and country leadership, ensuring the delivery of accurate, transparent, and compliant financial reporting while driving performance, risk management, and value creation. The individual will be expected to present to European management on a monthly basis outlining the performance on the site, acting as a defacto Chief Financial Officer of the site as we move towards Plant level accountability. Acting as the primary interface between plant management, local leadership teams, Group Finance, the Shared Service Center, and external stakeholders (including auditors and regulatory bodies), the role ensures alignment across all finance activities and embeds best-in-class financial practices. Through strong leadership, insight, and governance, the position plays a key role in informing strategic decision-making, enhancing financial transparency, and enabling sustainable business performance and long-term value creation. Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Controlling & Plant Performance Serve as the senior finance leader for the plant, with full accountability for financial performance, governance, and strategic decision support Lead the end-to-end planning cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, ensuring alignment with business strategy and operational priorities Provide insightful analysis of monthly and quarterly results, delivering clear narratives on performance, risks, and opportunities versus budget, forecasts, and prior periods Act as a strategic partner to plant leadership, influencing decisions through robust financial modelling and insights on cost optimisation, margin enhancement, productivity, and capital investments Drive a culture of performance excellence, financial discipline, and accountability across operations, embedding KPI-driven management and continuous improvement initiatives Lead the delivery of high-quality financial reporting and executive-level insights to senior leadership, supporting business reviews and strategic decision-making 2. Accounting, Closing & Financial Integrity (France Scope) Own the integrity and delivery of a robust, timely month-end and year-end close process in partnership with the Shared Service Center, ensuring adherence to group timelines and quality standards Provide senior-level oversight and challenge on all key accounting judgments, including accruals, provisions, adjustments, and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial statements Ensure full compliance with IFRS and French GAAP, acting as the key authority on accounting policy application and driving consistency across the organisation Oversee and interpret P&L and balance sheet performance, identifying underlying drivers, emerging risks, and opportunities, and ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented 3. Statutory, Legal & Compliance Responsibilities Responsible for the legal and reporting aspects of the two French legal entities and their establishments Coordinate and oversee statutory financial statements, including mapping from group accounts to French statutory formats Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of statutory and tax declarations (VAT, CVAE, CFE, DAS2, liasse fiscale, etc.) Support the MD and local leadership with financial insights, compliance topics and ad-hoc analyses Serve as the single point of contact for accounting and statutory matters in France Partner closely with other Plant Controllers and Group Finance to ensure alignment and consistency 4. Treasury, Payroll & Cash Management Manage relationships with local banks and ensure compliance with payment and authorization rules Collaborate closely with payroll to ensure accurate accounting and reporting of payroll-related items Act as a key interface between plant operations, Group Finance and the SSC Qualifications & Experience University degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics; professional qualification preferred Minimum 8–10 years of combined experience in controlling and accounting, ideally in a manufacturing environment Strong knowledge of cost accounting, plant controlling, IFRS and French GAAP Solid experience with statutory reporting, audits, tax compliance and authorities Experience working with Shared Service Centers and ERP systems Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage complexity Business-oriented mindset with the ability to challenge and influence stakeholders Fluent in English and French, written and spoken If you have the above experience and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, apply today to find out more! Department Finance- General Role Plant Financial Controller Locations Nurieux, France Remote status Hybrid