{"id":1196133,"url":"https://alion.io/job/mondigroup-plant-controller-fmx","title":"Plant Controller (f/m/x)","company":{"id":713333,"name":"Mondi","domain":"mondigroup.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/mondigroup","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Finance","role_family":"Finance","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Sonneberg, Germany"],"countries":["DE"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-24T02:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-24","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T23:47:14Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"The Plant Controller (f/m/x) plays a key role in establishing and developing a professional production controlling function at our Sonneberg site following the integration of a former mid-sized manufacturing company into a large listed international group. Working closely with the Finance Director, Plant Manager, and Operations Management, the role focuses on building controlling structures, improving financial transparency, supporting operational decision-making, and driving continuous performance improvements across the plant. The position combines hands-on operational controlling with business partnering and offers the opportunity to actively shape finance processes during a period of significant organisational transformation.\nYour mission:\nOversee financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, while delivering clear insights for strategic decision-making\nMonitor and optimise costs, analysing raw material expenses, production KPIs, and operational efficiency to drive cost-saving initiatives\nLead ERP-related financial processes, ensuring effective system implementation, data integrity, and continuous process improvements (e.g. SAP FI/CO in the future)\nSupport the implementation of SAP FI/CO during 2027 as preparation for the planned SAP S/4HANA rollout in 2028\nSupport business transformation, managing the financial aspects of change initiatives such as process redesigns, system upgrades, and integrations\nEnsure full financial compliance, including timely and accurate reporting under IFRS/local GAAP, managing internal controls, and leading audits\nEvaluate capital expenditure projects by preparing business cases and financial analyses for machinery investments, capacity expansions, and operational improvement initiatives\nYour profile:\nUniversity degree in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling, or a comparable field, ideally with a focus on manufacturing finance\nExperience in manufacturing controlling, ideally within a production environment.\nFluency in German and English is essential\nAt least 5 years of experience in supporting multiple sites, especially in the manufacturing industry\nSolid understanding of financial principles and accounting, combined with strong analytical skills\nExcellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; high IT affinity and experience with ERP systems\nReady to work in a transformation environment with a hands-on mindset, taking ownership to solve problems, improve data transparency, and continuously develop controlling processes\nStrong team orientation, openness, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders in a plant environment\nOur offer:\nOpportunity to shape and build a modern Finance function during an exciting business transformation\nDuration: unlimited contract\nStart: immediate start possible \nLocation: Sonneberg, Germany\nExtent: full-time, 40 hours\nGet in touch:\nWe strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile - for colleagues and customers - our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success.\nDo you want to know more about Mondi? We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 24,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.\nOur strength lies in our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, visible minorities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities.\nEven if you don't meet all the listed qualifications, we still want to hear from you. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi.\nOnly CVs uploaded onto our online career platform will be taken into consideration. With your application, you will be redirected to our recruiting platform. After creating an account, you will receive an activation link. 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