Global Manufacturing Project Controller (m/f/d)

Fresenius Kabi; Bad Homburg vor der Höhe; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Kabi is seeking a seasoned Head of Site Controlling within TechOps Finance to advance costing, reporting and forecasting across global manufacturing operations. You will lead transformation initiatives to simplify processes and standardize analytics.

You will partner with international stakeholders, drive data quality, and support strategic decisions with SAC, SAP and advanced Excel. Fluent English required; German beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• More than 10 years of experience in manufacturing controlling, ideally including a Site Controlling Head or comparable leadership role.
• Strong expertise in product costing, manufacturing value chains and variance analysis.
• Proven experience in managing global projects within multinational and matrix organizations.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset and the ability to challenge stakeholders constructively while building trusted relationships.
• Fluent English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive the continuous improvement of financial reporting and forecasting processes across global manufacturing operations.
• Perform complex operational and financial analyses, including resource allocation, productivity assessments and business case evaluations.
• Translate analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations and support strategic decision-making by senior leadership.
• Lead and support transformation initiatives that improve data quality, transparency and decision speed.
• Identify efficiency opportunities and contribute to the effective reinvestment of resources in key business priorities.
• Develop and enhance standard costing methodologies, leverage models, FTE tracking and risk management approaches.
• Support manufacturing footprint strategies, sustainability initiatives, benchmarking activities and long-term strategic planning.
• Collaborate with international stakeholders and act as a trusted partner in advancing finance excellence across manufacturing operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Stakeholder management

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Shape the future of manufacturing finance. In this highly visible role within TechOps Finance, you will advance controlling processes, systems and standards across a global manufacturing organization. You will strengthen transparency and help transform financial decision-making through simplification, standardization and automation.

Your Responsibilities

• Drive the continuous improvement of financial reporting and forecasting processes across global manufacturing operations.
• Perform complex operational and financial analyses, including resource allocation, productivity assessments and business case evaluations.
• Translate analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations and support strategic decision-making by senior leadership.
• Lead and support transformation initiatives that improve data quality, transparency and decision speed.
• Identify efficiency opportunities and contribute to the effective reinvestment of resources in key business priorities.
• Develop and enhance standard costing methodologies, leverage models, FTE tracking and risk management approaches.
• Support manufacturing footprint strategies, sustainability initiatives, benchmarking activities and long-term strategic planning.
• Collaborate with international stakeholders and act as a trusted partner in advancing finance excellence across manufacturing operations.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• More than 10 years of experience in manufacturing controlling, ideally including a Site Controlling Head or comparable leadership role.
• Strong expertise in product costing, manufacturing value chains and variance analysis.
• Proven experience in managing global projects within multinational and matrix organizations.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset and the ability to challenge stakeholders constructively while building trusted relationships.
• Fluent English language skills.

You will have the opportunity to influence global manufacturing finance processes, drive meaningful transformation initiatives and collaborate with experienced professionals across functions and regions. Your work will directly contribute to stronger performance, greater transparency and operational excellence throughout the organization.