Preparation and analysis of monthly sales and production variances, including analysis of the deviation from the budget and forecast
Monthly analysis of cost centers with development of measures
Generation of production-relevant KPIs for the management
Implementation of monthly closing activities and inventory support
Preparation of investment and profitability calculations
Participation in the preparation of budgets, forecasts and multi-year plans
Supporting the production department with financial analyses
Analyzing plant results and preparing variance analyses
Cost accounting: Updating parts lists, product costs and contributing to standard cost calculation
Support of Business Systems: Integration of data extracts and downloads from financial systems; ad-hoc financial reporting; automation and optimization of existing processes and reports; support of the integration of several production and sales locations into the design of the financial system
Optimization and further development of the controlling tools
Other duties as assigned

Bachelor's degree in Management Accounting / Accounting / Finance or equivalent
2+ years' experience in management accounting / accounting / finance in a manufacturing environment
Strong communication, analytical, planning and interpersonal skills
In-depth knowledge of general ledger and cost accounting systems
Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and SAP
Strong analytical skills and experience; explanation of cost variations
Confident demeanor and assertiveness
Very good written and spoken English language skills
Hands-on mentality
Focus on details

Plant Controller / Financial Analyst

Key skills