About the Role
Bamburi Cement is looking for a results-driven finance professional with strong experience in manufacturing environments and a solid understanding of cost control and performance management. The Plant Controller combines analytical rigor with business insight to translate financial data into actionable recommendations. You will be responsible for challenging assumptions, influencing stakeholders, and driving accountability across teams in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Safety & Compliance: Promote and uphold a strong Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) culture in line with Group standards and ensure compliance with safe work practices.
- Performance Management: Coordinate and drive the plant’s performance management cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance reviews, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Financial Analysis: Analyze plant performance by reviewing financial and operational reports, explaining variances, and providing actionable insights to support decision-making.
- Internal Controls: Monitor and strengthen the plant’s internal control environment, ensuring compliance with Group policies, Minimum Control Standards (MCS), and relevant financial reporting frameworks (IAS/IFRS).
- CAPEX Oversight: Review and challenge CAPEX proposals to ensure financial viability, strategic alignment, and compliance with Group guidelines, while supporting continuous improvement of CAPEX processes.
- Working Capital Management: Champion effective working capital management, with a strong focus on inventory control in collaboration with plant teams.
Qualifications and Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Statistics, or a related field.
- Professional Qualification: ACCA, CPA, or equivalent is required.
- Experience: Minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment or in a managerial role within an audit firm.
- Systems & Tools: Strong ERP knowledge (SAP S/4HANA is an added advantage) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Power BI knowledge is an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong analytical and performance management capabilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- High attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to influence, challenge, and drive accountability.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to make sound decisions and work independently in complex environments.
How to Apply
Please send your Application Letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae containing names of three referees who can provide a confidential assessment of your capabilities by 9th April, 2026 to career.applications.bamburi@bamburigroup.com. Please remember to quote the position on the email subject line.
