Financial Controller

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports in line with group standards and deadlines
• Complete and submit the required reporting templates and data sheets accurately and on schedule
• Support month-end and year-end closing in close coordination with accounting
• Contribute to the annual budget and the regular forecast cycles for the site
• Analyze deviations between plan, forecast, and actual figures and explain the key drivers
• Monitor cost centers and production-related costs and flag irregularities at an early stage
• Maintain reporting files, master data, and recurring calculations
• Provide local management with reliable figures and concise commentary for decision-making
• Handle routine requests from group finance and auditors and supply the necessary documentation
• Ensure compliance with internal control procedures and group accounting guidelines
• Identify opportunities to simplify and standardize recurring reporting processes

Desired Candidate Profile

To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experiences:

• University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a comparable discipline
• Three to five years of experience in controlling or financial reporting, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Experience within an international group with structured reporting requirements; an automotive background is an advantage
• Solid knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Hands-on experience with SAP FI/CO or a comparable ERP system
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence in working with larger data sets
• High degree of accuracy, reliability, and discipline in meeting deadlines
• Ability to deliver consistent quality on recurring tasks
• Clear communication with finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Fluent English; additional language skills are an advantage