Controller

Job Title: Controller Company: Red Bull Job Category: SAP FICO Roles & Responsibilities: The Plant Controller serves as the financial leader and strategic business partner for the Chilliwack Premix Plant. This role is responsible for leading all aspects of finance, controlling, cost accounting, financial planning \& analysis, inventory management, capital investment oversight, internal controls, and performance reporting. As a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, the Controller provides financial leadership to support operational excellence, productivity, profitability, working capital optimization, and strategic growth. The position acts as the critical link between plant operations and Corporate Finance, ensuring compliance with company policies, financial governance standards, and reporting requirements. Given the strategic importance of the Chilliwack facility and its continued growth, the role requires strong manufacturing finance expertise, deep knowledge of standard costing and inventory accounting, and experience supporting complex operational environments. The Controller would need to be autonomous, curious, self\-driven and proactive. Job Description STRATEGIC FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER Serve as the primary financial advisor to the Plant Manager and Plant Leadership Team. Challenge assumptions and support informed business decisions through robust financial analysis. Support long\-term strategic planning and investment decisions. Own and manage all plant cost accounting processes. Review and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, recipes, and costing structures. Partner with Operations to identify and implement manufacturing cost improvements. Lead the preparation of annual budget, strategic business plans and latest estimates. Develop scenario analyses and financial models. Monitor and communicate plant performance against budget, forecast, and prior year results. Lead monthly performance review processes with plant and corporate leadership. Lead plant financial close activities. Prepare monthly management reports and variance analysis. Coordinate audit support and external reporting requirements. INVENTORY \& WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT Maintain strong controls around raw material and finished premix inventories. Provide financial leadership for capital projects and plant investments. Develop business cases and ROI analyses. Monitor capital project spending and forecast project costs. Support project approval processes (purchase orders and invoices). Support construction\-in\-progress (CIP) accounting. Support facility expansion, commissioning, and startup projects. GREENFIELD START UP \& EXPANSION SUPPORT Provide financial leadership during facility startup, ramp\-up, and expansion activities. Support ERP implementation and process design. Maintain reporting structures, cost centers, standard costing, and internal controls. Support commissioning, asset capitalization, and operational readiness activities. Develop financial processes and governance standards for a growing manufacturing operation. Develop and maintain financial and operational dashboards. Provide KPI reporting to plant leaders and HQ. Utilize SAP, Power Query, SAP BI Excel, and reporting tools to deliver actionable insights. Present financial performance and trends to senior leadership. Maintain a strong internal control environment. Support internal and external audits. Partner with HQ Finance to maintain alignment with corporate governance standards. Experience supporting operational leadership teams. Experience developing business intelligence and KPI reporting. Work Location: Chilliwack, BC, Canada Availability: Full time

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/commerce/business administration, MBA would be an asset. Minimum 7 years of progressive finance experience, with 5 years of manufacturing finance and cost accounting experience. Prior experience within food manufacturing; ingredients manufacturing; pharmaceutical manufacturing or regulated manufacturing environments. Proven experience in standard costing/inventory accounting/manufacturing variance analysis/financial planning \& analysis/budgeting and forecasting/internal controls/financial reporting. Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred). Experience in greenfield manufacturing startup environments is an asset. SAP S/4HANA implementation experience and SAP FI/CO certification would be an asset. The expected annual base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $120,000\.The actual base salary for this position will depend on various factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience and work location. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of Red Bull’s bonus plan. Red Bull Canada is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion. Key Skills: SAP FI, Product Costing Salary: CAD 110000 - 120000 per yearly