At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.
Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.
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As our Plant Controller, you’ll be the financial lead for the plant—owning the numbers, guiding decisions, and helping drive performance. You’ll oversee all accounting and financial activities, ensuring everything is accurate, timely, and aligned with US GAAP and Amcor policies.
Beyond the numbers, you’ll play a key role in the business—analyzing results, spotting trends, and turning data into insights that help the plant leadership team make smart decisions. You’ll also partner closely with operations, sales, and business unit leadership to drive continuous improvement and deliver strong results.
This role supports a single site (with potential direct reports) and helps build financial capability across the plant by coaching leaders on systems, processes, and financial thinking. If you enjoy influencing outcomes, leading change, and making an impact—this is a great opportunity to do it.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Own the plant P&L, working capital (inventory), budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Turn financial data into clear, actionable insights for plant and business unit leadership
Analyze costs (materials, labor, manufacturing) to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Lead month-end, quarter-end, and financial reporting activities
Partner with operations to improve performance and drive profitability
Support commercial decisions using tools like PMDB and customer profitability analysis
Ensure strong internal controls, SOX compliance, and accounting integrity
Provide clear recommendations—not just reports—to influence business decisions
Act as a trusted partner who can challenge and influence leadership
Help build financial acumen across the plant leadership team
Lead and develop your team (if applicable), including performance management and development
Champion safety as a core value in everything you do
We’re looking for someone who brings:
The ability to lead and influence others
Proven business and financial acumen
A drive for results and continuous improvement
Confidence to challenge thinking and push for better outcomes
A strategic mindset with strong operational awareness
A focus on accountability, execution, and measuring success
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years in a manufacturing finance role
3+ years of leadership experience
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
Excellent analytical thinking and communication skills
This isn’t just a reporting role—you’ll be at the center of the operation, helping shape strategy, improve performance, and drive real business results.
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We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
- Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
- Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
- Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
- The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products
Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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BenefitsWhen you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing finance role
- 3+ years of leadership experience
- Proficient user of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
- Superior analytical and communication skills
What We Do
A global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging for food, beverage, pharma, medical, home- and personal-care, and other products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world to protect their products and the people who rely on them, differentiate brands, and improve supply chains through a range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and services. The company is focused on making packaging that is increasingly light-weighted, recyclable and reusable, and made using an increasing amount of recycled content.
