Milaki Plant Controller

HERACLES Group, Greece's leading company in the field of building materials and a member of HOLCIM, is seeking a dynamic Milaki Plant Controller to join our Finance function.

Based at our Head Offices in Athens with a hybrid work setup, this role involves regular on-site presence at our Milaki Plant in Aliveri (approximately one day per week) to ensure seamless collaboration between operational teams and corporate finance.

Role & Key Accountabilities

As the Milaki Plant Controller, you will serve as a key finance business partner to the Plant Manager and Management Team, ensuring financial transparency, accurate management accounting, and strategic performance insights.

Budgeting and forecasting

• Lead the budget and forecasting processes for the plant, working closely with Department Managers and challenging assumptions where appropriate.
• Align plant targets with country corporate objectives at the annual budget and medium-term strategic plan levels.

Financial Analysis & Performance Tracking

• Monitor monthly actuals vs. budget/ forecasts, evaluate cost drivers, interpret financial/ operational data and identify performance gaps, risks, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Deliver timely and accurate reporting on actual versus budgeted results, forecasts, Plant Improvement Programs and CAPEX.
• Translate complex operational data into strategic financial insights to support management decision-making.

CAPEX & Investment Evaluation

• Evaluate, monitor, and conduct post-implementation performance reviews for CAPEX projects and key plant investments.

Costing & Management Accounting

• Apply management accounting principles, including costing, internal cost allocation and analysis of technical and financial information.

Business Partnering

• Collaborate closely with Plant Management, Operations, Production, Procurement and Head Office Finance to align operational goals with financial targets
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes, reporting and performance management within the plant.

Controls & Compliance

• Ensure the effective implementation of relevant internal control standards, policies and procedures within the area of responsibility.
• Ensure accurate and timely activities related to financial closing, stocktaking and reporting processes.

Qualifications & Skills

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field
• A Master’s degree (MSc/MBA) or professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CMA) is a plus
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in Financial Controlling, Management Accounting, Plant Controlling or a similar role, preferably within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, costing and management accounting.
• Experience in CAPEX evaluation, financial analysis and performance monitoring.
• Good understanding of internal controls and financial processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and SAP/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to consolidate and interpret complex financial and operational information.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with both Finance and operational teams.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and a proactive, results-oriented approach.
• Ability to challenge constructively, identify improvement opportunities and support business decisions with sound financial analysis.
• Fluent in English.

The company offers:

• A unique opportunity to work for a leading player in the building industry and a Top Employer, recognized for its commitment to its people.
• Continuous training and career growth opportunities within an international Group.