Plant Controller

Experts Group International; Düsseldorf; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Experts Group International is seeking a Plant Controller in Düsseldorf, Germany. This crucial role involves overseeing financial transparency and accuracy in an automotive manufacturing environment.

You will lead all financial processes, mentor a team member, and engage cross-functionally to drive performance improvements. Candidates should have 5+ years in financial control, with strong skills in SAP and Excel. A bachelor's degree is required, with an MBA or CPA/CMA preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial controlling, preferably in the automotive or Tier 1 manufacturing sector.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and modeling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial planning processes, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Prepare and present financial reports ensuring compliance with standards.
• Provide real-time cost and performance insights to support decision-making.

Skills

Financial controlling

SAP (FI/CO modules)

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field

MBA or CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About The Role

As Plant Controller. This position is pivotal in ensuring financial transparency, accuracy, and strategic alignment with both plant operations and corporate goals. You will lead key financial processes including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, offering real‑time insights that empower operations and drive performance improvements in a fast‑paced automotive manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial planning processes at the plant, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly financial reviews.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and year‑end financial reports, ensuring compliance with internal and group‑level reporting standards. Conduct detailed cost analysis of manufacturing activities, identifying cost‑saving opportunities and performance variances.
• Provide real‑time cost and performance insights to operations teams to support decision‑making and process optimization.
• Monitor and report on productivity metrics, working closely with operational leads to drive continuous improvement. Maintain and continuously improve financial tools and processes using SAP; ensure accurate data integrity and reporting consistency.
• Support financial audits and compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with internal controls and accounting standards. Manage and mentor one direct report, fostering development and ensuring high performance within the plant finance team.
• Collaborate with an interim controller during the onboarding/handover phase to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.
• Partner cross‑functionally with plant operations, supply chain, and regional finance teams to ensure integrated decision‑making.

Requirements

• A pragmatic, hands‑on financial leader with a proven ability to operate effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience in financial controlling, preferably within the automotive or Tier 1 manufacturing sector.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP (FI/CO modules preferred) and Microsoft Excel; strong analytical and modeling capabilities.
• Comfortable operating cross‑functionally and engaging with diverse stakeholders across local plant teams and global group functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; MBA or CPA/CMA preferred.
• Fluent in English & German.