For our Client, a leading international industrial manufacturing organization, we are seeking an experienced Industrial FP&A Controller to join the finance regional structure. The candidate will play a key role in driving operational efficiency, margin optimization, and financial transparency across the manufacturing division. The company’s office is in Cracow.
Industrial Finance Controller - EMEA (m/f)
Industrial Finance Controller - EMEA (m/f)
Work place: Kraków
Ref. no 37/7/2024/PB/4643
Requirements
- minimum 5 years of experience in FP&A, Industrial Controlling, or Manufacturing Finance within an international organization,
- proven experience working closely with production plants and operational leadership,
- strong understanding of standard costing, manufacturing variances, inventory valuation and cost allocation methodologies,
- advanced analytical skills with strong proficiency in Excel (advanced modelling), business Intelligence tools (Power BI) would be an asset,
- ability to operate in a matrix international structure.
Responsibilities
- perform financial planning cycle (budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning) for multiple production plants within the Manufacturing Division,
- act as a Finance Business Partner to Plant Managers and Operations Directors, ensuring alignment between financial targets and operational performance,
- drive analysis of COGS, production costs, standard costing, volume variances, and manufacturing overhead absorption,
- develop and monitor plant-level KPIs (OEE impact, scrap rates, labor efficiency, material variances, capacity utilization),
- perform variance analysis and cost performance reviews across EMEA sites,
- support CAPEX planning and post-investment reviews, including ROI and payback analysis for industrial investments,
- identify and implement process improvements and cost optimization initiatives,
- collaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations and Regional FP&A teams to enhance data quality and reporting consistency.
We offer
- competitive and attractive remuneration aligned with experience and seniority,
- opportunity to work closely with a diverse, international EMEA finance leadership team,
- a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, Multisport, lunch cards, and performance-based bonuses,
- a key leadership role with impact on divisional performance and strategic decision-making,
- employment within a stable, resilient, and crisis-resistant industrial sector, offering long-term career development opportunities.
