Plant Controller / Manufacturing Finance Lead

Plant Controller / Manufacturing Finance Lead 

Location: Tessenderlo, Belgium

About the position

Join our market leading innovative company, making the world a better place, as we improve the construction, automotive and HVAC industries in becoming more sustainable for a better future. Our glass based insulation products help reduce our customers carbon footprint and reduce fossil fuel energy consumption.

We are looking for a Manufacturing Finance Lead / Plant Controller who will be a member of the sites Natural Leadership Team (NLT), reporting to the regional Insulation Business Finance Leader. Business partnering with the support functions & Finance partners across Europe & North America, you will help define the plant strategy and cost structure. Developing robust forecasts you will be accountable for maintaining cost control within the site and drive productivity through financial analyses & insights.

This is a pivotal role in the success of our business as the Tessenderlo site. As the Manufacturing Finance Lead on site, you will have autonomy along with the Plant Leader to develop, present and be accountable for driving the business forward, challenging colleagues & peers accordingly & being the beacon of growth mentality.

What does success look like?

• Business partnering; having the ability to build strong partnerships within the business to maintain cost competitiveness
• Curiosty; understanding our business, what we make, how we make it, how your work affects others are key to understanding what we do & how we can improve

• Strategy; working with the NLT you will help develop the strategy of the site, providing financial insights to deliver a cost comepetitive product in a growing market
• Financial Controls; partnering with the Internal Controls & Audit team, you are accountable to making sure we adhere to corporate policies & government regulations

• Growth; regional & global succession planning is a key pillar of our success, high performing talent are included in training programmes for career growth

Skills and capabilities necessary to succeed

• Strong business mindset. You are curious about our product & customer needs
• An analytical mindset and skills; using data to develop and deliver insights and connecting the numbers with business understanding
• Financial KPI’s. Being able to link KPI’s and their impact on the business results
• A continuous improvement mindset to increase efficiency in our processes
• Having a growth mindset with the ability to partner with many cultures across Europe
• Conducting yourself with the highest ethical and moral standards

 Business requirements

• Minimum Bachelor and / or Master degree, or Professional Accounting Member
• Finance (controlling) and / or Manufacturing Excellence experience
• Fluent in Dutch & English 
• Location: Tessenderlo, Belgium (flexible working to be agreed with Plant Leader & Business Finance Leader)

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a global leader in building products, committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our four integrated businesses—Roofing, Insulation, Doors, and Composites—provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale, with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.