Operations Controller

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Operations Controller

Job Summary

Oversee and control financials. Support Operations team in decision making. Perform operational and financial analysis for ten sites, including reporting, budgeting and forecasting. Develop, implement and maintain operational financial controls to achieve business goals. Develop annual budgets, including detailed cost modeling. Prepare quarterly and monthly

forecasts. Conduct variance analyses. Prepare monthly Operational reviews. Develop and monitor internal controls to assess potential gaps. Analyze monthly fixed costs. Project evaluation for capital expenditure requests, including cash flow analysis to assess project feasibility. Responsible for fixed assets and physical stock reconciliation with ERP. Extract data from ERP, fill energy tabs, mine & inventory information. Ensure timely and accurate application of policies and procedures, accounting & GAAP rules (IFRS/US). Update unit costs in ERP for inventory valuation. Review monthly plant and mine cost reports. Provide financial data when required. Communicate with internal and external auditors and tax agencies.

REQUIREMENTS: Masters or foreign equivalent in Finance or Accounting, or MBA or foreign equivalent, concentration in Finance or Accounting plus 2 years’ experience in the job offered or as Controller or Accounting Manager for an international manufacturing company. Must have experience overseeing financial results for multiple sites including budgets and forecasts. Must have experience with: variation analysis for volume price mix, P&L preparation, scenario analyses based on changes, cost reduction initiatives, overseeing AR/AP activities, all tax compliance, audit coordination, implementation of internal controls.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.