Area Controller - Europe
- Description
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The European Controlling team are responsible for controlling activities and provides support to more than 18 countries and 70 production plants, employing a 50% hybrid work model. Specifically, the Controlling team are responsible for cost controlling, standard costing and performance monitoring. In this strategic role, you will directly contribute to improve financial performance and process efficiency, with core responsibility of East Europe. You will collaborate with a team of country dedicated controllers to further develop a strong and mutually beneficial relationship with our business partners and cross-functional departments across Europe.
JOB MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for cost controlling, standard costing, and performance monitoring of Plants and Cost Centers following the established accounting and reporting guidelines and policies
- Ensure timely and accurate SAP COPA module closure and corresponding detailed analysis
- Collaborate with Plant Managers and local business partners to drive efficiency and improve financial performance
- Contribute to standardize and harmonize processes/templates
Performance Management
- Analyze and explain variances against plan, target, and prior-year result
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and strategies to enhance revenue
- Track monthly expenditures and ensure adherence to approved levels
- Propose improvements to reduce costs, obsolescence and improve working capital
Reporting, Analysis, and Improvements
- Deliver accurate and timely reports
- Lead process automation and improvement initiatives
- Conduct in-depth cost evaluations and prepare ad-hoc analyses
Budgeting and Planning
- Develop and maintain standard costs
- Support annual target setting and forecasting
- Enhance planning and reporting processes with advanced tools
Compliance and Controls
- Ensure compliance with local and global policies
- Recommend and implement control improvements
- Coordinate with auditors and ensure regulatory adherence
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration (ACCA, CIMA, or CPA a plus)
- Experience: 3+ years in accounting or controlling in manufacturing environment
- Technical Skills: SAP expertise, advanced Excel, and financial analysis tools
- Competencies: Attention to details & accuracy, good communication skills, ability for problem-solving, capacity for multi-task/prioritize and critical thinking. Accept ownership for goal attainment. Skill to work in a team environment and be team player
- Languages: Proficiency in English; additional local language skills are a plus (Polish and/or Hungarian and Czech)
WHAT DO WE OFFER?:
- 50% Hybrid Work Model: Flexibility to work from home and in the office, helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
- Professional environment: experienced, dedicated and proactive colleagues
- Ticket Restaurant: Enjoy a daily meal allowance to support your well-being.
- Flexible retribution: Kindergarten & Transport
- 30 Labor Days of Holidays: Ample time off to relax and recharge.
- Language Lessons: Access to language lessons to help you grow both personally and professionally.
- Medical Insurance: 60% company-subsidized medical insurance for employees, with the option to extend coverage to family members at a highly competitive rate.
- Open and Modern Office Environment: Work in a collaborative, innovative, and comfortable space designed for your success