Plant Controller

Bavarian Nordic Berna GmbH; Bern; Vor Ort; CHF 90’000 - 120’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bavarian Nordic Berna is seeking a motivated Plant Controller to oversee financial operations at their Bern facility. This role requires significant experience in finance and excellent analytical skills to manage costs and budgets effectively. Join a global team dedicated to improving lives with vaccines, in a supportive environment that fosters growth.

Leistungen

Flexible workplace

Personal and professional growth opportunities

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years of finance experience with proven results.
• Strong IT skills including SAP Finance and Controlling.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Review actual production vs planned, perform month-end closing in SAP.
• Analyze inventory lead times and verify against production plans.
• Prepare comments and support the next budget cycle.

Kenntnisse

Analytical

Attention to Detail

Communication

Proactive

Interpersonal Skills

IT Skills

Tools

SAP Finance and Controlling

Excel

BI Tools

Jobbeschreibung

At Bavarian Nordic Berna, the Swiss affiliate, professionals work in manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs. The Swiss site in Thörishaus / Bern employs over 240 dedicated professionals working locally and globally.

For the Finance Department, we are seeking a motivated Plant Controller 100% (f/m/d) to oversee controlling and planning of the Bern affiliate's costs, including OPEX, Cost of Goods Sold, and Capex.

Our mission is to improve and save lives.

We are a fully integrated vaccine company focused on development, manufacturing, and commercialization. Our vision is to become one of the largest pure-play vaccine companies globally. Join our team of over 1600 passionate colleagues worldwide dedicated to making a difference. We offer an inclusive, flexible workplace emphasizing personal and professional growth. We welcome individuals passionate about saving lives and eager to succeed.

The main responsibilities include:

• Review actual production versus planned, perform month-end closing transactions in SAP for cost allocation and fixed assets capitalization/depreciation, identify variances, and generate reports with insights against factory KPIs.
• Follow up on changes and post journal entries for expired and obsolete materials, including comparison against budget.
• Manage inventory reporting, including adjustments and provisions.
• Analyze inventory lead times and verify against production plans.
• Support new launches: create COGS in SAP and update as per GMP processes.
• Review, report, and follow up on monthly budget variances, prepare comments, and support the next budget cycle. Monitor purchase orders and invoices.
• Review bill of materials/recipes as per GMP, and track updates in SAP/Veeva/excel models.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 3-5 years of finance experience with proven results.
• Strong overview with attention to relevant details.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a track record of producing reputable reports.
• Ability to handle high work volumes with quality within tight deadlines.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel, SAP Finance and Controlling, BI tools, etc.
• Interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset; ability to build and influence relationships.
• Analytical, innovative, and results-driven; capable of handling complex issues.
• Proactive, adaptable, and systematic in work approach; able to prioritize and maintain focus.

Join us to be part of an international company with cutting-edge technology and a committed team. If you share our enthusiasm and want to make an impact, you will find a vibrant, supportive work environment that fosters your growth.

Interested in joining our mission? We look forward to your application.