Investment Controller (m/f/d) – Manufacturing

Controlling-Jobs; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexperia is seeking an Investment Controller to lead financial planning, monitoring, and control of investment projects within our manufacturing environment. You will ensure transparency of capital expenditures, support management decision-making, and drive efficient execution of investment programs.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial expertise with a proactive, business-oriented mindset, collaborating with technical and operational teams to translate complex financial data into

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field.
• Min. 5 years of professional experience in project controlling, investment controlling, financial analysis, or related finance functions, depending on educational credentials
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, investment evaluation, and financial reporting.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to understand complex financial relationships and translate data into business insights.
• Experience with CAPEX management and project-oriented cost controlling.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP (or comparable ERP systems).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Provide variance analysis, risk assessments, and actionable recommendations in cooperation with project stakeholders.
• Prepare, review, and monitor investment requests, business cases, and financial justifications.
• Coordinate quarterly to annual investment planning, budget preparation, and forecasting activities.
• Perform monthly closing activities (e.g. accruals and actuals) related to investment projects and fixed asset accounting.
• Monitor project spending, cash flow development, and forecast accuracy.
• Ensure compliance and governance with corporate financial policies, internal controls, and accounting standards (IFRS).
• Support asset capitalization processes and maintain investment documentation.
• Create regular management reports, KPI dashboards, and financial analyses.
• Act as a business partner for Technology, production, facility management, and other operational departments and business groups.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and optimization of investment controlling processes.
• Utilize SAP and advanced Excel for financial modelling and reporting.
• Support global and local finance projects related to investment management and reporting

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration/Economics/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. A proven global player with an entrepreneurial mentality. At our core is an 12,000+ strong international network with a singular focus. Built on passion and commitment to our work, belief in our goals and a drive to succeed regardless of the challenges we face. We support, reward and challenge individuals equally, in a dynamic and energetic environment.

Looking to push boundaries in a company where your talents can shine? Join TeamNexperia.

Your Responsibilities

As an Investment Controller, you will be responsible for the financial planning, monitoring, and controlling of investment projects within the manufacturing environment. You will ensure transparency of capital expenditures, support management decision-making, and contribute to the efficient execution of investment programs.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial expertise with a proactive and business-oriented mindset. You enjoy working closely with technical and operational teams, translating complex financial information into valuable business decisions, and ensuring effective steering of investment activities.

Join us and help drive financially sound investment decisions that support our long-term growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and control capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) projects throughout their entire lifecycle.
• Provide variance analysis, risk assessments, and actionable recommendations in cooperation with project stakeholders.
• Prepare, review, and monitor investment requests, business cases, and financial justifications.
• Coordinate quarterly to annual investment planning, budget preparation, and forecasting activities.
• Perform monthly closing activities (e.g. accruals and actuals) related to investment projects and fixed asset accounting.
• Monitor project spending, cash flow development, and forecast accuracy.
• Ensure compliance and governance with corporate financial policies, internal controls, and accounting standards (IFRS).
• Support asset capitalization processes and maintain investment documentation.
• Create regular management reports, KPI dashboards, and financial analyses.
• Act as a business partner for Technology, production, facility management, and other operational departments and business groups.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and optimization of investment controlling processes.
• Utilize SAP and advanced Excel for financial modelling and reporting.

• Support global and local finance projects related to investment management and reporting

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field.
• Min. 5 years of professional experience in project controlling, investment controlling, financial analysis, or related finance functions, depending on educational credentials
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, investment evaluation, and financial reporting.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to understand complex financial relationships and translate data into business insights.
• Experience with CAPEX management and project-oriented cost controlling.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP (or comparable ERP systems).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Fluent written and spoken German and good English skills required.

What we Offer

• Challenging and responsible tasks in an international high-technology environment.
• High level of autonomy and ownership within investment management processes.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Flexible working hours and possibility of overtime reduction to maintain a Work-Life-Balance
• Unlimited employment contract with a competitive salary and supplementary voluntary employee benefits
• A wide variety of training courses and career development options
• Numerous further benefits, such as retirement provisions, travel allowance for the public transport ticket, company events, sports and leisure activities, employee discounts and even more

D& I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women’s groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.