Plant Controller (Werkscontroller)

Introduction

If you are drawn to the idea of not only providing sound decision-making support with numbers and analyses, but also actively contributing to economic success by working closely with the operational side of the business, we look forward to receiving your application.

Your Tasks

• Act as Finance Business Partner to the Plant Director and plant leadership team.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and monthly financial reporting.
• Report, analyse and explain actual, forecast and target results.
• Prepare annual budget planning and internal/external reporting.
• Present financial results during management reviews.
• Monitor manufacturing costs, inventory, working capital and operational performance.
• Perform profitability analyses, product costing, variance analysis and business case evaluations.
• Support capital efficiency and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support month-end/year-end closing and cooperate with auditors.
• Optimize financial processes and reporting tools.
• Support logistics with inventory and stock count processes.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and German GAAP, Group policies and internal controls.

Your Profile

• Completed studies in Business Administration (specializing in Controlling/Finance) or Industrial Engineering and many years of professional experience in controlling, ideally directly in a manufacturing or production company.
• Solid knowledge of cost and performance accounting, investment controlling, and product costing.
• Very proficient use of MS Excel and data analysis tools; in-depth ERP knowledge (especially SAP, INFOR or comparable systems).
• Good written and spoken German and English skills.
• Strong affinity for numbers and the ability to present complex production data clearly.
• Liaison between plant management and finance.
• Determination in demanding budget targets and implementing cost-saving measures.