– Prepare and deliver accurate financial reports for manufacturing operations, including cost analysis, budget tracking, and
variance analysis.
– Provide insights into production costs, material usage, labor, and overhead to support decision-making.
– Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs and variances against budgets and forecasts.
– Investigate and report on discrepancies, highlighting key drivers of cost deviations.
– Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans for manufacturing
departments.
– Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and validate data for financial planning purposes.
– Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to manufacturing operations.
– Provide actionable recommendations to improve operational and financial performance.
– Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve reporting accuracy.
– Support the implementation of financial systems and tools for better data analysis and reporting.
– Work closely with the Manufacturing Finance Controlling Lead to ensure alignment with broader financial goals and
strategies.
– Partner with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to provide financial insights and support operational
improvements.

Requirements:

– Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
– Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis, controlling, or related roles, preferably in a
manufacturing or industrial environment.
– Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP platforms, OneStream).
– Advanced Excel skills; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, PowerPoint) is a plus.
– Strong aptitude for analyzing complex data sets and presenting clear, actionable insights.
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to convey financial information to diverse
audiences. German language skills are highly desirable.
– Detail-Oriented: High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
– Problem-Solving: Proactive mindset to identify challenges and recommend effective solutions.