Business Controller

About the role

As a Business Controller / Factory Controller you will turn factory performance into clear financial insight and practical business action, supporting local factory management and product line leadership to deliver sustainable results across cost, cash, productivity, inventory and operational performance.

Key responsibilities

• Drive monthly factory performance analysis, translating financial results into insights, root causes and concrete improvement actions.
• Lead key controlling processes including month‑end closing, accrual reviews, deviation analysis, plant forecasting and annual budgeting.
• Analyze supply‑chain and factory cost drivers such as productivity, procurement, freight, inventories, cost reductions, warranty and manufacturing variances.
• Partner with factory and product‑line leaders to challenge assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and support decisions that improve profitability and cash performance.
• Use tools such as Excel, SAP/S4HANA, Business Warehouse, HFM and Power BI to improve transparency, reporting quality and data‑driven decision‑making.

Required profile

• A degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or a similar field.
• Experience in financial analysis, business controlling or factory controlling, ideally within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to turn complex financial and operational data into clear business recommendations.
• Fluent English communication skills and confidence to challenge, advise and collaborate with stakeholders across functions and cultures.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel.
• Proficiency with SAP/S4HANA.
• Experience with Business Warehouse.
• Knowledge of HFM.
• Power BI.

What we offer

• Promotion from within, mentoring, training and access to global opportunities.
• Flexibility, autonomy and support for a healthy work‑life balance.
• Inclusive work environment that respects and values all backgrounds.
• Benefits such as a 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans and personal insurance (vary by country and contract).