Production Controller / Plant Controller (Werkscontroller) (m/f/d)

• 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.

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, e.g. as a Plant Controller, Production Controller, Manufacturing Controller, Finance Business Partner, Business Controller, Operations Controller or Senior Controller.

• 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.

Some benefits

• Attractive compensation
• Training and Professional Development
• Corporate Benefits
• Company Events
• JobRad (Company Bike Scheme)
• Christmas and vacation bonus