Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Financial Controller to lead our plant's financial performance. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for steering the financial and operational aspects of our business.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Accuracy, Reporting & Compliance
* Guarantee the accuracy and reliability of all accounting and financial information for the plant, ensuring full compliance with relevant accounting standards, internal controls, and tax regulations.
* Oversee monthly closing, ensuring timely, consistent, and high-quality financial reporting.
Budgeting, Forecasting & KPI Monitoring
* Develop plant budgets and forecasts in alignment with corporate requirements and deadlines.
* Monitor and analyze plant KPIs (financial, operational, cost, quality, and inventory) to support decision-making and performance improvement. Organize and report main controlling KPI's (Plant P&L performance, gross margin, EBITDA, Budget vs actual variances, Standard cost accuracy & cost variances, Raw material consumption, scrap rate, yield, OEE, production efficiency, throughput, Inventory levels, stock accuracy, days of inventory, Working capital indicators, Investment ROI / NPV, CapEx vs budget, Forecast accuracy, Cash flow performance).
* Create and maintain dashboards in Power BI and Excel, ensuring that management has easy access to reliable, real-time insights.
* Drive forecasting accuracy through data-driven analyses and trend evaluation.
Performance Analysis & Cost Control
* Ensure full budgetary control across the plant, identifying variances and proposing corrective actions.
* Analyze deviations between forecasted and actual results, highlighting root causes and risk areas.
* Monitor raw material consumption, standard costs, production variances, overheads, and margins on goods sold.
* Strengthen cost transparency and contribute to optimization of cost structures.
Operational & Industrial Controlling
* Work closely with production, supply chain, maintenance, and quality teams to understand operational performance and cost drivers.
* Ensure accurate follow-up of raw materials, scrap, yields, and stock levels.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives by translating operational data into financial impacts.
Investment & Cash Flow Management
* Validate the economic feasibility of investments, follow up on project performance, and ensure compliance with approvals and budget.
* Control the plant's operating cash flow, with focus on working capital: inventories, receivables, payables, and CapEx execution.
Business Partnering & Decision Support
* Provide clear financial recommendations for decisions impacting plant strategy, efficiency, and profitability.
* Participate in the development of improvement plans and ensure their financial evaluation and follow-up.
* Prepare decision-support materials, analyses, dashboards, and presentations for plant and Group leadership.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Minimum 3 years of experience in similar roles, preferably in industrial environments.
* English proficiency.
* Strong knowledge of financial and cost accounting, standard costing, and industrial controlling.
* Advanced data analysis capabilities, including trend analysis, variance analysis, and scenario modeling.
* Expertise in Power BI (dashboard creation, data modeling, automation) is a plus.
* Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, Power Query, formulas; macros are a plus).
* Experience with ERP Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is a plus.
* Solid understanding of KPIs across finance, production, supply chain, and quality.
* Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for management.
* Analytical, detail-oriented, and structured approach to problem-solving.
* Strong communication skills and ability to influence and partner with operational teams.
* Hands-on mindset, comfortable working closely with operations and on the shop floor.
* Proactive, results-driven, and capable of challenging existing processes constructively.
* High level of integrity, accountability, and ownership.
What We Offer:
We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.