Industrial Controlling Specialist

Prysmian Group; Wuppertal; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic environment

Career development

Competitive compensation and benefits

Employee share program

Company Bike

Corporate Benefits

EGYM Wellpass

Job summary

Prysmian Group in Wuppertal seeks a Plant Controller to partner with the Plant Manager on financial and economic matters, cost forecasting, budgeting, and WIP inventory control.

You will build KPI analyses, lead annual planning for the plant (approximately €300M revenue), and ensure accurate stock and transaction booking through close collaboration with operations and SAP FI/CO/BW.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance/Controlling or comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience, ideally in controlling within an industrial environment
• Strong ability to work independently with a structured and goal-oriented mindset
• Solid technical understanding due to close collaboration with operational departments

Responsibilities

• Support the Plant Manager on all financial and economic matters
• Participate in monthly reviews and analyses of cost accruals
• Prepare and optimize key efficiency KPIs (material, efficiency, variable costs)
• Support cost forecasting and budgeting processes for financial transparency
• Lead the quarterly WIP inventory process
• Serve as a business partner for operational processes, ensuring accurate stock management and timely bookings
• Own the annual plant planning process (ca. €300M in revenue)
• Conduct product cost calculations and perform comparative analyses

Skills

English proficiency

Independent working

Structured mindset

Financial analysis

Education

Degree in Business Administration (Finance/Controlling)

Tools

SAP FI/CO/BW

MS Office

Job description

Your Responsibilities

• Support the Wuppertal Plant Manager on all financial and economic matters
• Participate in monthly reviews and analyses of cost accruals
• Prepare and continuously optimize key efficiency KPIs, including material, efficiency, and other variable costs
• Support cost forecasting and budgeting processes to ensure financial transparency and accuracy
• Lead the quarterly physical Work-in-Progress (WIP) inventory process
• Serve as a business partner for core operational processes, ensuring accurate stock management and timely transaction booking
• Take full ownership of the annual planning process for the plant (ca. €300M in revenue)
• Conduct product cost calculations and perform comparative analyses

Your Profile

• Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance/Controlling or a comparable qualification (e.g. commercial training & further training in finance or controlling)
• Several years of professional experience, ideally in controlling within an industrial environment
• Strong ability to work independently with a structured and goal-oriented mindset
• Solid technical understanding due to close collaboration with operational departments
• Confident handling of MS Office applications and ERP systems, particularly SAP FI/CO/BW
• High level of flexibility, resilience, and strong commitment
• Proven proficiency in English, both written and spoken

What we offer

• A dynamic, international working environment
• Opportunities for professional and personal development as well as career opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Employee share program with a discount
• Company Bike
• Corporate Benefits (employee discounts)
• EGYM Wellpass (sports program)

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes.

All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments. Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please let us know.

Company Overview

Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation, and a strong customer base, the company is well-placed to capitalise on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets. Prysmian’s business strategy perfectly matches key market drivers by developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable and innovative cable solutions in the segments of Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification and Digital Solutions. Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, about 30,000 employees, 108 plants and 26 R&D centres in over 50 countries, and sales of over €15 billion in 2023.